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Malvaviscus, Ladies Teardrop, Turkcap, Turk's Turban, Scotchman's Purse, Wax Mallow 'Alba'

Malvaviscusarboreus var. drummondii

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Family

Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Malvaviscus (mal-vuh-VIS-kus)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Succulent

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

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)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

Late Fall/Early Winter

Other Details

Gardener's Notes:

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positive

neutral

negative

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