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Common Name: |
Turk's Cap |
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Botanical Name: |
Malvaviscus arboreus v. drummondii |
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Plant Type: |
Perennial |
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USDA Hardiness
Zone: |
7 |
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AHS Heat Zone: |
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Light Requirements: |
Full Sun; Partial Shade; Full Shade |
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Water Usage: |
Low,
Medium |
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Soil Type: |
Well-Drained |
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Height: |
4
ft. |
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Spread: |
3
ft. |
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Season of Bloom: |
May to November |
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Bloom Color: |
Red, White |
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Deciduous/Evergreen: |
Deciduous |
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Native TX Plant: |
Native |
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Wildlife Value: |
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds (nectar source) |
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Shipping Size: |
1 gallon pot |
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Availability: |
No CA, HI, AK, AZ |
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Another excellent shade
performer, Turk's Cap fills the bill (it also does well in sunny spots). From May through
frost, bright red flowers accent the heavily textured light green leaves of this plant.
Generally grows 3' - 4' tall. Hummingbirds and butterflies love the colorful flowers.
Grows in any well-drained soil. It has survived and thrived in our demonstration gardens
for over 60 years
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