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    Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii 'White Lightning'

    Also Known As

    • White Lightning Turk's Cap

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 2'-4'
    • W: 2'-4'

    planting zones

    • 7b-11

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    Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii 'White Lightning' plant details

    Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii 'White Lightning' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii 'White Lightning'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: malvaceae
    Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in fall, spring and summer
    Uses: easy-to-grow, floriferous, long-blooming, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii 'White Lightning'

    USDA Zones: 7b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and seaside / salt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    White Lightening Turk's Cap is a new Greg Grant introduction with a more vigorous growth habit and produces loads of pure white blossoms that are held against the dark green foliage. Mix this one in with your red flowered Turk's Caps for a wonderful contrast where it will flower from late May to November. In the northern portion of their range the Turk's Caps are die-back perennials that freeze nearly to the ground in winter and return vigorously in spring. In mild winter climates they can get fairly large but are certainly amenable to pruning. Easy to grow, moderately drought tolerant once well-established, and exceptionally free-flowering.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii 'White Lightning' plant

    How to Grow Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii 'White Lightning'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • seaside / salt tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

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    Malaviscus arboreus var. drummondii

    aka Malvaviscus arboreus, Ladies' Eardrops, Lipstick Hibiscus, Scotchman's Purse, Turk's Cap, Turk's Turban, Turkcap, Wax Mallow, Wild Fuchsia

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    7b-11

    Size

    Height: 12'-16'

    Width: 8'-12'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Malaviscus arboreus var. drummondii flower, foliage by Forest & Kim Starr
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    Malvaviscus arboreus

    aka Malvaviscus candida, Malvaviscus drummondii, Malvaviscus mollis, Ladies' Eardrops, Red Turk's Cap, Scotchman's Purse, Turk's Cap, Turk's Turban, Wild Fuchsia

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 4'-5'

    Width: 4'-5'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Malvaviscus arboreus flower by Almost Eden
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    Malvaviscus penduliflorus

    aka Malvaviscus arboreus var mexicanus, Malvaviscus arboreus var penduliflorus, Giant Red Turks Cap, Mexican Turks Cap, Sleepy Hibiscus, Sleepy Mallow

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 5'-8'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Malvaviscus penduliflorus flower by Almost Eden
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    Malvaviscus penduliflorus [pink-flowered]

    aka Malvaviscus arboreus var. mexicanus rosea, Malvaviscus arboreus var. penduliflorus 'Rosea', Giant Pink Turks Cap, Mexican Turks Cap, Sleepy Hibiscus, Sleepy Mallow

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 5'-8'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Malvaviscus penduliflorus [pink-flowered] flower, foliage by Almost Eden
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    Malvaviscus penduliflorus [white-flowered]

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

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 5'-12'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Malvaviscus penduliflorus [white-flowered] flower, foliage by Almost Eden
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