Malvaviscus arboreus
Giant Turk's Cap, Wax Mallow
Description
This is a vigorous, semi-vining shrub with soft foliage and Abutilon-like flowers and a seed pod resembling a Turkish folk cap. This shrub reaches 12' tall and wide. It prefers a warm humid climate but will do well in subtropical areas that are frost- fr
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Height Range
3-6'
Width Range
n/a
Flower Color
Red
Flower Season
Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Green
Fruit Season
Fall
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Ranch, Tropical
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Patio, Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching around plants helps retain water and improves the soil.