Waltheria Species, Boaterbush, Buff Coat, Leather Coat, Monkeybush, Sleepy Morning, Velvet Leaf
Waltheriaindica

Family: Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus: Waltheria (wal-THAIR-ee-uh)
Species: indica (IN-dih-kuh)

Synonym:Waltheria americana

Synonym:Waltheria pyrolaefolia

Category
Perennials
Shrubs

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Provides Winter Interest
Succulent

Foliage Color

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Blooms all year

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds