Pavonia Species, Spearleaf Swampmallow, Pale Texas Rosemallow, Pale Rock Rose, Fairy Hibiscus

I had lots of "blooms" during March and then noticed that the blooms were actually seed pods. I understand that this plant will produce ...Read Moreseeds early in the season and then blooms later during the summer. I harvested many seeds during the last couple of months and will be planting some to see how they do. They are easily propagated by cuttings and have a delicate hibiscus shaped white flower with a purple center. Nice plant!

A rugged little plant. I chanced across them growing wild & fell in love with the arrowhead leaves & delicate flower.

i love this plant, my comments are exactly as HTOP's.

Spearleaf swampmallow is an introduced plant that has naturalized in Florida and Georgia. It continuously blooms all season and does not ...Read Morerequire much care. Pruning the plant keeps it bushy and encourages more blooms. The flowers resemble small hibiscus (is related to hibiscus).