Abutilon Species, Dwarf Indian Mallow, Small Leaf Indian Mallow, Littleleaf Abutilon

Abutilonparvulum

Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus
Abutilon (a-BEW-tih-lon)
Species
parvulum (PAR-vuh-lum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Pink
Red
Orange
Red-Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
8.6 to 9.0 (strongly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Hutchins, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutrals
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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | October 2006 | neutral

Dwarf Indian mallow, littleleaf abutilon, small-leaved abutilon, small leaf abutilon grows natively in Arizona, California, Colorado, New...Read More

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | August 2006 | neutral

Abutilon parvulum is Native to Texas and other States.

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