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Brundage, Stephanie
Sphaeralcea angustifolia
Sphaeralcea angustifolia (Cav.) G. Don
Narrowleaf Globemallow, Copper Globemallow, Copper Mallow
Malvaceae (Mallow Family)
Synonym(s): Phymosia cuspidata, Sphaeralcea angustifolia ssp. cuspidata, Sphaeralcea angustifolia ssp. lobata, Sphaeralcea angustifolia var. cuspidata, Sphaeralcea angustifolia var. lobata, Sphaeralcea angustifolia var. oblongifolia, Sphaeralcea cuspidata, Sphaeralcea emoryi ssp. nevadensis, Sphaeralcea emoryi var. nevadensis
USDA Symbol: span3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
This plant’s flowers vary in color from lavender to red to pink or white. It is distinguished by its narrow leaves, 1-2 inches long, many of them folded in half down the middle, and all of them wavy on the edges. Normally it is 2-3 feet tall, but sometimes up to 6 feet. The flowers do not bloom regularly on the stem from bottom to top; new blossoms may appear high or low on the stem. The 5 petals are 1/2 inch long, and the flowers are cup-shaped. They usually bloom between June and November and may bloom more than once during that time if rains are favorable.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Breeding System: Flowers Bisexual
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 6 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Red , Pink , Orange , PurpleBloom Time: Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov
Bloom Notes: Mauve, lavender, red, red-orange, pink or white.
Distribution
USA: AZ , CA , CO , KS , NM , NV , OK , TX , UTNative Distribution: Southern Colorado, Utah, and Nevada south through southern California, Arizona, New Mexico, and central and west Texas to southern Mexico
Native Habitat: Prairie, Plains, Meadows, Pastures, Savannas, Hillsides, Slopes
Growing Conditions
Water Use: LowLight Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Calcareous, Sandy, Sandy Loam, Medium Loam, Clay Loam, Clay, Gypseous
Benefit
Use Ornamental: Attractive, Blooms ornamental, Easily grown, Long-bloomingUse Wildlife: Browse, Nectar-Bees, Nectar-Butterflies, Nectar-insects, Seeds-Granivorous birds, Seeds-Small mammals.
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Attracts: Butterflies
Larval Host: Common checkered skipper.
Value to Beneficial Insects
Special Value to Native BeesThis information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
Propagation
Propagation Material: SeedsFrom the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Texas Discovery Gardens - Dallas, TX
Sibley Nature Center - Midland, TX
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department - Austin, TX
Bibliography
Bibref 355 - Landscaping with Native Plants of Texas and the Southwest (1991) Miller, G. O.Bibref 281 - Shinners & Mahler's Illustrated Flora of North Central Texas (1999) Diggs, G. M.; B. L. Lipscomb; B. O'Kennon; W. F...
Bibref 248 - Texas Wildflowers: A Field Guide (1984) Loughmiller, C. & L. Loughmiller
Bibref 291 - Texas Wildscapes: Gardening for Wildlife (1999) Damude, N. & K.C. Bender
Bibref 328 - Wildflowers of Texas (2003) Ajilvsgi, Geyata.
Bibref 286 - Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country (1989) Enquist, M.
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Web Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Sphaeralcea angustifolia in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Sphaeralcea angustifolia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Sphaeralcea angustifolia
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-02-28Research By: TWC Staff