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Cuban jute

Cuban jute

Sida rhombifolia

shrub☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 10aZone 12b

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Cuban jute is a drought-tolerant tropical shrub with small yellow flowers and diamond-shaped leaves, often grown for fiber production or as an ornamental in warm climates. It tolerates poor soils and heat well, making it useful for dry landscaping.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
fast
Size
2–4′ tall × 1.5–3′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Family
Malvaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Tropical Americas

Native to: Florida, Hawaii, Texas

Seasonality

Bloom Season

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

Season of Interest

Summer

Companion Planting

Plants well with