Desert Five-spot (Eremalche Rotundifolia) is a annual herb in the Malvaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Eremalche rotundifolia, known as Desert Five-Spot, is a flowering annual herb native to the Mojave and Sonoran deserts of the Southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.

Desert Five-spot

Desert Five-spot

Eremalche Rotundifolia

Eremalche rotundifolia, known as Desert Five-Spot, is a flowering annual herb native to the Mojave and Sonoran deserts of the Southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
annual
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
drought-tolerant
Light
Full Sun
Hardiness Zones
8-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, rocky, gravelly, alkaline
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, ornamental

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Desert Five-spot

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Malvaceae
Genus:Eremalche