Munro's Globemallow (Sphaeralcea munroana) is a perennial sub-shrub with bright green foliage, slender stems, and numerous orange, five-petaled flowers that appear in leafy spikes. This rugged perennial is known as one of the "gems of the arid west" for its ability to add a blast of bright orange color to challenging, hot, and dry garden conditions. With a long, thick, woody taproot, it is exceptionally drought-tolerant and thrives in dry, rocky, or sandy soils, as well as in heavy clay.

This plant is not only beautiful but also an important resource for native pollinators and wildlife. Its vibrant flowers are a nectar source for numerous bee species, including sweat bees, honey bees, and long-horned bees. The foliage also serves as a larval host for the Northern White-Skipper and Common Checkered-Skipper butterflies.

Why Grow Munro's Globemallow?

• Drought-Tolerant & Resilient: This xeric plant has a deep, woody taproot that allows it to thrive in hot, dry conditions with minimal water once established.
• Pollinator Magnet: Its numerous orange flowers provide nectar for a wide variety of native bees and other pollinators.
• Essential Host Plant: Serves as a host for the caterpillars of the Northern White-Skipper and Common Checkered-Skipper butterflies.
• Versatile & Hardy: Ideal for rock gardens, banks, and desert shrub areas.
• Pollinator-Safe: Grown non-GMO and free of harmful neonicotinoids, promoting a healthy ecosystem for pollinators and wildlife.

Available in a one-gallon container.

Planting Tips

1. Location: Prefers full sun. Thrives in well-drained soils, including rocky, sandy, and heavy clay.
2. Watering: Drought-tolerant once established and requires minimal supplemental watering.
3. Maintenance: This is a low-maintenance plant that requires minimal care.

For more information on planting, view our How to Plant Your Native Plants guide and other planting tips in the Garden for Wildlife Learning Center.

Add this brilliant perennial to your landscape for a burst of color, effortless beauty, and vital support for a diverse range of pollinators and butterflies.

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Sizing: This shrub ships in a one gallon container with established root mass. In the fall, branches will be 12” to 18” tall with leaves. Spring shipments will be dormant with only branches and no leaves and a healthy one gallon root mass.

Recommended container sizes (in width) for container planting: