Sphaeralcea Grossulariifolia (Gooseberry-leaf Globe Mallow) - Orange blossoms fluttering like desert butterflies.

This tough native perennial produces masses of apricot-orange flowers above silvery, gooseberry-shaped leaves. A desert workhorse, it thrives in heat and poor soils while drawing bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

Plant Details:

• Water Needs: Very low; thrives on natural rainfall once established

• Sun Needs: Full sun

• Soil Requirements: Lean, well-drained sandy or rocky soils

• Growing Zone: USDA Zones 4–9

• Cold Hardiness: Down to ~–30°F (–34°C)

• Mature Size: 2–3 ft tall x 2–3 ft wide

• Native Origin: Intermountain West, USA

• Best Substitutes For: Penstemon, Desert Zinnia

• Landscape Uses: Xeric gardens, native landscapes, pollinator borders