Cape Mallow | |
African Mallow | |
Cape African Queen |
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) |