species 767 observations
Gray Globemallow
Sphaeralcea incana
Field notes
Supports All
38
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Southern Emerald, Spragueia margana, Zenodoxus palmii, Common Streaky-Skipper
9
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Globe Mallow Bee, Ochraceous Chimney Bee, Calliopsis subalpina, Globemallow Andrena
8
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Mourning Dove, Wild Turkey, Neocoelidia compta
3
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
American Bumble Bee, Macrotera magniceps, Acmaeodera pubiventris, Acmaeodera alicia
18
Children
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.