Sphaeralcea plants are half-hardy perennial sub-shrubs that range in height from 45 cm to 1.8 m.They have lobed leaves, and bloom in the summer with flowers that are reminiscent of hollyhock; the flowers may be orange, red, or purple.Some of the common names for Sphaeralcea include Desert Mallow, Desert Hollyhock, Globe Mallow, and Prairie Mallow.
