Scarlet Globemallow
Scarlet Globemallow
Sphaeralcea coccinea
Plant type:
Forb
Lifecycle:
Perennial,
Biennial
Growing season:
NA
Cover:
High
Seedling rate:
2
Soil
Acceptable soil conditions:
Clay,
Loam,
Silt,
Sand,
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
Acidic
CaCO3 tolerant
Salt
Location
Min elevation:
5000
Max elevation:
8000
Counties:
Elko,
White Pine
Reproduction & Growth
Growth rate:
High
Germination overall:
High
Germination rate:
Fast
Germination requirements:
Scarification and cold stratification for 1-3 months improve germination rate.
Reproduction:
NA
Establishment:
NA
Lifespan:
Short
Survival:
NA
Ecological
Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Disturbance
Fire
Best suited for these management goals:
Drought resilience
Erosion control
Forage production
Pollinator habitat
Weed management
Wildlife habitat
Additional Information
Warning:
tends to be weedy
Commercial availability:
Available
Citations:
St. John 2010, Tollefson 2006, Gucker and Shaw 2019, USDA 2025.