Phymosia Species, Fimosia, Mexican Bush Mallow, Malva Aparasolada
Phymosiaumbellata

Family: Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus: Phymosia (fy-MO-see-uh)
Species: umbellata (um-bell-AY-tuh)

Synonym:Malva umbellata

Synonym:Sphaeralcea umbellata

Category
Shrubs
Trees

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Hardiness
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

Bloom Color
Red
Scarlet (dark red)

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Blooms repeatedly

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds