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Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 6-10 feet (2-3 m)
Plant Spread: 6 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Other: Pale Pink
Bloom Size: 2"-3"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Underground structures: Taproot
Uses: Windbreak or Hedge
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Mexican Turk's Cap
  • Turks Cap

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Location: My Garden
Date: 2019-06-29
Location: Kyle
Date: 2018-09-08
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: 2015-09-22
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: 2015-11-12
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: 2013-11-17
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: November 11, 2013
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: November 11, 2013
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: November 11, 2013
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: November 11, 2013
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: November 11, 2013
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: 2015-11-11
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: 2015-10-28
Location: Sebastian, Florida
Date: 2016-09-22
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Location: Orlando, Central Florida, zone 9b
Date: 2012-02-15
Mexican Turk's Cap 'Rosea' (Malvaviscus arboreus var. mexicanus)
Location: Orlando, Central Florida, zone 9b
Date: 2012-02-15
Giant Turk's Cap pink
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