Gooseberry Globemallow

Sphaeralcea grossulariifolia

Plant type:
Forb
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
NA
Cover:
High
Seedling rate:
2

Soil

Acceptable soil conditions:
Clay,
Loam,
Silt,
Sand,
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
Acidic
Alkaline
Metal
Salt

Location

Min elevation:
300
Max elevation:
6000
Counties:
Clark,
Douglas,
Elko,
Humboldt,
Lander,
Lincoln,
Lyon,
Nye,
Pershing,
Washoe,
White Pine

Reproduction & Growth

Growth rate:
High
Germination overall:
High
Germination rate:
Fast
Germination requirements:
Scarification.
Reproduction:
High
Establishment:
High
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:

Gucker and Shaw 2018, Tollefson 2007, Tilley et al. 2011, USDA 2025.

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