Common names:
Cape Mallow
African Mallow
Cape African Queen

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Biennial
Sun Requirements: Full Shade
Water Preferences: In Water
Dry Mesic
Dry
Soil pH Preferences: Extremely acid (3.5 – 4.4)
Very strongly acid (4.5 – 5.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 4a
Leaves: Glaucous
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Red: adPygdru kn binun
Flower Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Summer
Winter
Inflorescence Type: Single
Suitable Locations: Beach Front
Uses: Windbreak or Hedge
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Powdery Mildew
Propagation: Seeds: Other info
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Pollinators: Self
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Miscellaneous: Goes Dormant
Conservation status: Least Concern (LC)

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