How much sun does Gooseberry-leaf Globemallow need?

Gooseberry-leaf Globemallow grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Gooseberry-leaf Globemallow bloom?

Gooseberry-leaf Globemallow blooms in April, May, June, July, and August.

Where is Gooseberry-leaf Globemallow native?

Gooseberry-leaf Globemallow (Sphaeralcea grossulariifolia) is native to AZ, ID, NM, NV and 3 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Gooseberry-leaf Globemallow attract?

Gooseberry-leaf Globemallow draws bees.

Is Gooseberry-leaf Globemallow HOA-friendly?

Gooseberry-leaf Globemallow is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

Gooseberry-leaf Globemallow

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Sphaeralcea grossulariifolia

Last reviewed: September 2026

Toxicity unknown

Gooseberry-leaf Globemallow (Sphaeralcea grossulariifolia) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

12"–36" H × 12"–24" W

Bloom

Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

AZ, ID, NM, NV and 3 more states

Pollinators

bees

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A drought-tolerant mallow with gray-green, deeply lobed leaves and long spikes of cup-shaped apricot-orange flowers. Grows in dry, open shrubland and disturbed ground.

In an HOA neighborhood

Gooseberry-leaf Globemallow is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 3 out of 5.

Works well in: low water beds, rock gardens, backyard habitat areas.

Can self-seed in open, disturbed soil.

Wildlife value

Its long bloom season supports native bees, including specialist globemallow bees.

Common questions

How much sun does Gooseberry-leaf Globemallow need?: Gooseberry-leaf Globemallow grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Gooseberry-leaf Globemallow bloom?: Gooseberry-leaf Globemallow blooms in April, May, June, July, and August.
Where is Gooseberry-leaf Globemallow native?: Gooseberry-leaf Globemallow (Sphaeralcea grossulariifolia) is native to AZ, ID, NM, NV and 3 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Gooseberry-leaf Globemallow attract?: Gooseberry-leaf Globemallow draws bees.
Is Gooseberry-leaf Globemallow HOA-friendly?: Gooseberry-leaf Globemallow is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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