| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
| Plant Height: | 6 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 4 feet |
| Leaves: | Deciduous |
| Fruit: | Edible to birds |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Red Other: Scarlet |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Other: Deadhead faded flowers to ensure more flowering throughout the season. Year round in mild winter climates. |
| Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Drought tolerant |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Awards and Recognitions: | Texas Superstar® |
| Parentage: | Malvaviscus arboreus x Malvaviscus drummondii |
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| Marilyn! by Sheridragonfly | Jun 24, 2017 6:16 PM | 1 |
