Sphaeralcea philippiana
is a standout groundcover. These plants will spread to 4-5 feet
across and grow to 12-18" tall. They will tolerate temperatures
into the teens and keep on blooming through the winter. For some
time this plant was sold with the name Sphaeralcea munroana but it is very
different from the California native. They are very tolerant of dry
garden conditions but will take a bit of water. If there is a
weakness it is that the gophers love them.
High
resolution images of Sphaeralcea
philippiana are available.
