Sphaeralcea ambigua 'Matilija Red' greeny Lightly prune after the first

Lightly prune after the first wave of flowers

A hybrid of Salvia leucophylla and S

Roots must never be allowed to dry out

It has a minty fragrance and can be used to make tea

- Song Sparrow

Sphaeralcea ambigua 'Matilija Red' greeny Lightly prune after the firstSphaeralcea ambigua 'Matilija Red' Desert mallow with pink flowers. Selection of Sphaeralcea ambigua but smaller. It grows three feet wide and tall with red flowers instead of orange. Good to cut back when done blooming to encourage new flowers again. Excellent pollinator plant and food source for the painted lady butterfly caterpillars. Full sun Drought tolerant to occasional water Attracts bees & butterflies California Native