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Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii /Wax Mallow
Flowers and foliage
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Scientific Name:
Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii
Common Name:
Wax Mallow
Plant Type:
Evergreen
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
8, 9, 10
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Height:
5-8 feet
Spread:
3 -5 feet
Bloom time:
Summer, Fall
Flower color:
Red
Fruit present:
Summer, Fall
Fruit color:
Red
Light Exposure:
Sun, Part Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist,
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
Yes
Comments:
Flowers, over an extended period, are a good source of nectar for hummingbirds. Fruit looks somewhat like a small apple. It is effective in wildflower and naturalistic plantings, and it has some drought tolerance.