Monday, November 7, 2011

Globe Mallow, Perennial of The Day



False Mallow,  Globe Mallow
Malvaceae (Mallow)

Type    Perennial
Hardy range    4A to 10A
Height    24" to 39" / 60cm to 100cm
Spread    36" to 5' / 90cm to 1.60m
Growth rate    Average
Form    Upright or erect
Exposure    Full sun

Bloom Color    Orange and pink
Bloom Time    Summer and Fall

The flowers are showy.

Environment
This plant tolerates drought.
This plant will grow in dry soil.
Suitable soil is sandy.
The pH preference is  a neutral soil.

Leaf Color    Green

Culture Notes
Grow in a warm dry position in full sun.  Does not grow where winters are cool and damp regardless of hardiness.  Growth area map may not be representative for this plant.


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