Austin Watershed Protection

Rock Rose

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Botanical Name
Pavonia lasiopetala
Plant Type
Perennials
Plant Height Min
3ft
Plant Height Max
3ft
Light
Sun/Part Shade
Seasonal Interest From
Summer
Seasonal Feature
Flower
Plant Color
Pink
Plant Spread Min
3ft
Plant Spread Max
3ft
Water Needs
Low
Seasonal Interest To
Summer
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Zilker Only
N/A
Comments

Small native shrub with 1.5" hibiscus-like blooms; more prone to powdery mildew in shade; very few blooms after spring; reseeds freely; attracts butterflies; cut back by 1/3 in late winter