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Turk's cap

Turk's cap

Malvaviscus arboreus

shrub☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 8aZone 11b

A tropical shrub prized for its distinctive turban-shaped red flowers that bloom from summer through fall. Hardy in warm climates, it attracts hummingbirds and butterflies and can be grown in containers in cooler regions.

Overview

Form
Rounded
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
6–10′ tall × 6–10′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 8aZone 11b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 8a to Zone 11b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SummerFall

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native Range

Mexico and Central America

Function & Care

hedgerowmedicinalpollinator nectarywildlife benefitedible

Edible Parts

fruit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting