Pavonia Species, American Cadillo, Gingerbush
Pavoniaspinifex

Family: Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus: Pavonia (pav-ON-ee-uh)
Species: spinifex (SPIN-ee-feks)

Synonym:Abutilon spinifex

Synonym:Hibiscus spinifex

Synonym:Pavonia aristata

Synonym:Pavonia spinifex var. grandiflora

Synonym:Pavonia spinigera

Category
Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
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)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Blooms repeatedly

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)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored