Native Plant Guide Version 10-06-2023 | Page 37

TURK ’ S CAP Malvaviscus arboreus

Height : 4-6 feet Width : 3-4 feet Full Sun : Thrives with 2 hours or less of direct sun Water 1-2 times a week depending on rainfall Soil Requirements : Well-drained Plant Spacing : 18-24 inches Bloom Period : Summer to fall Ideal Landscape Use : Attracts butterflies , native wildflower gardens Wildlife Benefit : Pollinators , including butterflies , bees and hummingbirds Poisonous to Humans and Pets : No How the Plant Spreads or Propagates : Self-seeding How to Maintain : Prune back in late winter to encourage new growth
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