Image shows lovely flowers of hummingbird and butterfly attractor, Malvaviscus arboreus var Mexicanus
or
Texas Wax Mallow
Another image of Mexican Turk's Cap or
Sleeping Hibiscus
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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 tropical perennial shrub with a branching habit.
Malvaviscus arboreus var Mexicanus is carefree and produces ornamental
looking blooms year long; these flowers attract hummingbirds, bees
and butterflies. and they resemble Turkish turban, hence one of
the common names, Turk's Cap. Prune Texas Wax Mallow in winter to
maintain shape and promote more blooms. Cardinal's Hat loves the
heat and is easily propagated from cuttings or seeds. Other
varieties include a white and a pink.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 8b-11 |
