Desert Globemallow (Ambigua)

The Desert Globemallow (Ambigua) is generally described as a perennial subshrub or forb/herb. This is native to the U.S. (United States) has its most active growth period in the spring and summer . The Desert Globemallow (Ambigua) has green foliage and inconspicuous orange flowers, with an abuncance of conspicuous orange fruits or seeds. The greatest bloom is usually observed in the early spring, with fruit and seed production starting in the spring and continuing until summer. Leaves are not retained year to year. The Desert Globemallow (Ambigua) has a short life span relative to most other plant species and a rapid growth rate. At maturity, the typical Desert Globemallow (Ambigua) will reach up to 5 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 0 inches.

The Desert Globemallow (Ambigua) generally appears in field collections and doesn't tend to be commercially available. It can be propagated by seed. It has a rapid ability to spread through seed production and the seedlings have high vigor. Note that cold stratification is not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below -6°F. has high tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.