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Abutilonmegapotamicum

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Abutilon megapotamicum by RichSwanner
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Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Abutilon (a-BEW-tih-lon)
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Species
megapotamicum (meg-uh-poh-TAM-ih-kum)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Red
Orange
Red-Orange
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

Unknown - Tell us

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:

Citrus Heights, California

San Leandro, California

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RichSwanner
Citrus Heights, CA (Zone 9b) | March 2004 | positive

A wonderful delicate, yet stong, hardy Abutilon. Beautiful small flaming orange-red bell shaped flowers with d. brown to black sepals. Go...Read More

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