Common name:White Globe Mallow
Botanical name:Sphaeralcea ambigua 'White'
Native perennial with relaxed sprawling form. Usually light orange flower but this one is the white form. Starts to look rangy after flowering, cut to 6" for a fresh start. Small, greyish-green,3 lobed leaves. Extremely drought tolerant. Best in full sun, tolerates reflected heat. The most drought tolerant of sphaeralceas and largest. Sometimes can be a 100 stems from a single root to 2'. 3500' and lower elevation can bloom all year. Some have allergic reaction to leaves. Soil tolerant.
Common name:Bearded Iris
Botanical name:Iris bearded hybrids
This perennial will grow 1'-3' tall and has medium sized, blue green leaves with flowers of different colors that bloom in spring. It needs well draining soil and full sun. Many are fragrant and rebloom several times a year. Plant rhizomes in Sept or Oct. They need water once a week during the hot spells. Top dress with compost and gypsum in January and August.
Designer: Karen Marshall-FY/Homeowner-BY
Photographer: GardenSoft
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