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Botanical Name
Malvaviscus arboreus var. Drummondii
Plant Type
Shrubs
Native To
Edwards Plateau
Plant Height Min
2ft
Plant Height Max
6ft
Plant Spread Min
3ft
Plant Spread Max
5ft
Light
Sun/Part Shade
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Seasonal Interest From
Spring
Seasonal Interest To
Fall
Plant Color
Red
Seasonal Feature
Flower
Fruit
Water Needs
Low
Forms expanding colonies; but easy to contain; attracts hummingbirds and butterflies; top of plant may freeze; so may cause more maintenance in rain gardens; cut back to keep confined, when leggy, or if needed after freeze