Sida Species, Ilima, Ilima Papa, Yellow Ilima

Sidafallax

Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus
Sida (SEE-duh)
Species
fallax (FAL-laks)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
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)
Bloom Color
Red-Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Perennials
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
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:

Costa Mesa, California

Honomu, Hawaii

Kihei, Hawaii

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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Costa Mesa, CA | July 2011 | positive

In Zone 24, coastal SoCal.. The plant has naturalized in our garden over the past 20 years. Velvety, silver-green leaves, yellow flowers....Read More

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | December 2007 | neutral

I have not grown this plant.

Sida fallax is indigenous to Hawai`i and is the flower symbol for Oahu. There are 2 forms....Read More

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