Abutilon Species, Asian Indian Mallow

Abutilonauritum

Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus
Abutilon (a-BEW-tih-lon)
Species
auritum (aw-RY-tum)
Synonym
Abutilon guichenotianum
Abutilon stipulare
Malva atropurpurea
Sida atropurpurea
Sida aurita
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Red
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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(Zone 8b) | February 2007 | neutral

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