| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 3 - 6 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 3 - 6 feet |
| Leaves: | Other: Broad, hairy, 3-7 lobed, maple-like leaves have long red-tinged petioles. |
| Fruit: | Showy Other: Globular white pods/ bolls; when ripe, split open to release the seeds which are embedded in the flossy cotton fibers. |
| Fruiting Time: | Late summer or early fall |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Pink White Yellow Other: Blooms have purple basal spots. |
| Flower Time: | Summer |
| Uses: | Medicinal Herb Suitable as Annual |
| Edible Parts: | Seeds or Nuts |
| Eating Methods: | Cooked |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
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| In the South Where Cotton Was King by GardensJohn | Jul 26, 2021 11:20 AM | 1 |
