How much sun does Scarlet Globemallow need?

Scarlet Globemallow grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Scarlet Globemallow bloom?

Scarlet Globemallow blooms in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November.

Where is Scarlet Globemallow native?

Scarlet Globemallow (Sphaeralcea coccinea) is native to AZ, CO, IA, ID and 10 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

Is Scarlet Globemallow toxic to livestock?

The USDA PLANTS Database does not flag Scarlet Globemallow as toxic to livestock.

What pollinators does Scarlet Globemallow attract?

Scarlet Globemallow draws butterflies and bees.

Is Scarlet Globemallow HOA-friendly?

Scarlet Globemallow is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with moderate maintenance.

Scarlet Globemallow

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Sphaeralcea coccinea

Last reviewed: August 2026

Toxicity unknown

Scarlet Globemallow (Sphaeralcea coccinea) 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.

The USDA PLANTS Database (opens in new tab) does not flag Scarlet Globemallow as toxic to livestock.

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

12"–18" H × 24"–36" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov

Native to

AZ, CO, IA, ID and 10 more states

Pollinators

butterflies, bees

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Scarlet Globemallow is a low-growing native perennial that produces bright orange-red cup-shaped flowers from spring through fall. This drought-tolerant plant forms a spreading mat with soft, gray-green foliage and blooms almost continuously during the growing season.

In an HOA neighborhood

Scarlet Globemallow is an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement. Maintenance level: moderate. Tidiness: 2 out of 5.

Works well in: foundation, mid zone.

Requires annual shaping to stay compact

Wildlife value

The long blooming period provides nectar for butterflies and native bees from spring through fall. The flowers are particularly attractive to smaller native bee species and skippers.

Common questions

How much sun does Scarlet Globemallow need?: Scarlet Globemallow grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Scarlet Globemallow bloom?: Scarlet Globemallow blooms in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November.
Where is Scarlet Globemallow native?: Scarlet Globemallow (Sphaeralcea coccinea) is native to AZ, CO, IA, ID and 10 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
Is Scarlet Globemallow toxic to livestock?: The USDA PLANTS Database does not flag Scarlet Globemallow as toxic to livestock.
What pollinators does Scarlet Globemallow attract?: Scarlet Globemallow draws butterflies and bees.
Is Scarlet Globemallow HOA-friendly?: Scarlet Globemallow is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with moderate maintenance.

Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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