Abutilon Species, Indian Mallow, Texas Indian Mallow

Abutilonfruticosum

Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus
Abutilon (a-BEW-tih-lon)
Species
fruticosum (froo-tih-KOH-sum)
Synonym
Abutilon albidum subsp. fruticosum
Abutilon denticulatum
Abutilon dubium
Abutilon nuttallii
Abutilon texense
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Orange
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
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
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:

Dayton, Nevada

Austin, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | August 2006 | neutral

Abutilon fruticosum is Native to Texas and other States.

J
Dayton, NV | December 2004 | positive

I have this plant as a volunteer. I have no idea how it arrived (bird poop maybe). It is about 4' tall. I have plenty of seeds.

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