Image shows lovely flowers of hummingbird and butterfly attractant, Malvaviscus arboreus var Mexicanus
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Malvaviscus arboreus var Mexicanus
(Mexican
Turk's Cap, Texas Wax Mallow, Sleeping Hibiscus, Giant's Turk's
Cap, Cardinal's Hat) |
Family:
Malvaceae
Origin: Mexico
Light: Full sun, sun-part shade
Height: 4'-6'
Spread: 9"-12"
Blooms: 3" unopened, pendulous, scarlet-red, constant blooms
Foliage: Evergreen, hairy
Soil: Well-drained
Water: Regular
Fertilizer: As needed
Propagation: Stem cuttings, seeds
Uses: Back of perennial, border, hedges
Comments: Malvaviscus arboreus var Mexicanus or Mexican Turk's Cap or
Texas Wax Mallow or Sleeping Hibiscus or Giant's Turk's Cap or
Cardinal's Hat is a carefree branching tropical perennial shrub that has
year-long blooms that resemble a Turkish turban. Prune in winter to
maintain shape. Attracts hummingbirds, bees and butterflies.
Other
varieties include a white and a pink.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 8b-11 |
