Globemallow Scarlet
Sphaeralcea coccinea
Perennial. Low growing, spreading globemallow has finely cut silver leaves and coral or reddish-orange flowers that look like mini hollyhocks. Found in the Great Plains and Rocky Mountain prairies and parklands, water-wise plants tolerate dry soil conditions making it an ideal plant for dry landscapes.
Full Sun. Blooms summer to fall.
Height: 1' tall.
Days to Emerge: 14 - 30 Days
Seed Depth: 1/8"
Seed Spacing: A group of 6 seeds every 8"
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 8"
When to sow outside: 4 to 6 weeks before average last frost or as soon as the soil can be worked, or in the fall for germination the following spring.
When to start inside: 12 to 16 weeks before average last frost.
Special germination instructions: Germination improves if seed is scarified or receives a cold treatment. See inside of packet for detailed information