Scarlet Globemallow
Sphaeralcea coccinea
Last reviewed: July 2026
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, ID, KS and 9 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, ID, KS and 9 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- 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 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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