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    Malvaviscus penduliflorus [white-flowered]

    Also Known As

    • Malvaviscus arboreus var. penduliflorus alba
    • Malvaviscus penduliflorus 'Alba'
    • Giant White Turk's Cap
    • Mazapan
    • Mexican Turks Cap
    • Sleepy Hibiscus
    • Sleepy Mallow

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 5'-12'
    • W: 4'-6'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Malvaviscus penduliflorus [white-flowered] plant details

    Malvaviscus penduliflorus [white-flowered] is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Malvaviscus penduliflorus [white-flowered]

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: malvaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 5 FT - 12 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in fall, spring and summer
    Uses: houseplant, long-blooming, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Malvaviscus penduliflorus [white-flowered]

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
    Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Giant White Turk's Cap produces a seemingly endless display of 2-3" long, pendant, sleepy pure white flowers from late summer through spring where kept free from frosts and provided with ample sunlight. Smooth, narrow, waxy, rich green foliage. Excellent for Hummingbirds and other long-tongued pollinators. This is a vigorous, shrub-like woody perennial that can reach 8-12' in mild winter climates and few plants can compete with the enormous amount of flowers that this plant can produce.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Malvaviscus penduliflorus [white-flowered] plant

    How to Grow Malvaviscus penduliflorus [white-flowered]

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • alkaline
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer
      • spring

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Foliage Color

      • green

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