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Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 3 to 5 feet
Plant Spread: 3 to 5 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Needs specific temperature: 55ºF - 65ºF
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Cape Mallow
  • African Mallow

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Courtesy Avant Gardens
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Location: Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
Date: 5-2007
author--David J. Stang
Location:  Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
Date: 5-2007
author--David J. Stang
Location: Water Conservation Garden at Cuyamaca College, El Cajon, CA
Date: 6-2008
author--Stickpen
Location: Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
Date: 5-2007
author--David J. Stang
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