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Abutilon Species, Palmer's Indian Mallow, Superstition Mallow

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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

palmeri (PALM-er-ee)

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Synonym

Abutilon aurantiacum

Abutilon macdougalii

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

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)

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

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Orange

Bloom Time

Blooms all year

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YLcalif

Yorba Linda, CA | August 2005 | positive

Grows in dry climates but looks best with periodic summer watering. Soft fuzzy leaves are light grey-green. Plant is best as a backgrou...Read More

Chuck1260

Arroyo Grande, CA | March 2005 | positive

Desert tough, beautiful flowers, interesting foliage. Gets about three to six feet tall. Not your average abutilon. Full sun, good dra...Read Moreinage. Not fussy about the soil.

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