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Abutilon Species, Indian Mallow, Texas Indian Mallow

Abutilonfruticosum

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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

fruticosum (froo-tih-KOH-sum)

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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

Unknown - Tell us

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

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frostweed

Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | August 2006 | neutral

Abutilon fruticosum is Native to Texas and other States.

janeth2

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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