Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii (Turk's Cap)

$ 12.98

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Turk’s Cap is an absolute must-have in any garden. This tough, adaptable shrubby perennial can handle sun or shade, dry or moist soil, and will reward you with bright red blooms that hummingbirds and bees love. Turk’s Cap dies to the ground in the winter but comes back reliably each spring. It has a long blooming period, and it is a good starter plant for people who might not necessarily have a green thumb. As a bonus, the leaves and fruit of Turk’s Cap are edible.

 

AT A GLANCE

Texas native Yes
Water use Low
Sun exposure Sun to shade
Bloom color Red
Bloom time On and off spring through fall
Mature height 3-6 ft
Mature spread 4-5 ft
Attracts Hummingbirds, bees, butterflies
Host plant Glassy-winged Skipper, Turk's-cap White-Skipper
Edible Yes, fruit and leaf

 

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 Present in state
 Present in county and native
 Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state         
 Not present in state
 Present and rare, native in county
 Previously present, now extinct
 Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color)