Gray Globemallow
Sphaeralcea incana
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
36"–72" H × 12"–36" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Native to
AZ, NM, TX
Pollinators
butterflies, bees, nectar insects
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Gray Globemallow is a drought-tolerant shrub that produces orange or peach cup-shaped flowers from summer through fall. This native Texas plant maintains a semi-evergreen appearance and thrives in hot, dry conditions with minimal water requirements.
In an HOA neighborhood
Gray Globemallow takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Height exceeds typical HOA-friendly range
Wildlife value
Excellent pollinator plant that attracts butterflies, bees, and other nectar-feeding insects throughout its long blooming season. The extended flowering period from June through November provides crucial late-season nectar sources.
Common questions
- How much sun does Gray Globemallow need?
- Gray Globemallow grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Gray Globemallow bloom?
- Gray Globemallow blooms in June, July, August, September, October, and November.
- Where is Gray Globemallow native?
- Gray Globemallow (Sphaeralcea incana) is native to AZ, NM, TX, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Gray Globemallow attract?
- Gray Globemallow draws butterflies, bees, and nectar insects.
- Is Gray Globemallow HOA-friendly?
- Gray Globemallow takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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