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Scarlet globemallow

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Scarlet globemallow (Sphaeralcea coccinea) is a shrub in the — family. Native range includes KS, OK. Hardy in zones 2a–10b. Mature size 1"–16". Blooms Apr–Sep.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: shrub
Native range: Native to 17 U.S. states, including AZ, CO, IA, ID, KS, MN…
USDA hardiness: Zones 2a–10b
Mature size: 1"–16"
Sun: Full sun
Water: Low · xeric
Bloom: Apr–Sep
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Scarlet globemallow (Sphaeralcea coccinea) — *Sphaeralcea coccinea* — Scarlet globemallow. Photo by Hovenweep National Monument via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Scarlet globemallow (Sphaeralcea coccinea) is a shrub in the — family. Native range includes KS, OK. Hardy in zones 2a–10b. Mature size 1"–16". Blooms Apr–Sep. Low water use makes it a strong candidate for xeric and drought-conscious plantings.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, scarlet globemallow pairs naturally with: Smooth Sumac (Rhus glabra), Common elderberry (Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis), White sagebrush (Artemisia ludoviciana ssp. ludoviciana), Louisiana artemisia (Artemisia ludoviciana).