Abutilon Species, Palmer's Indian Mallow, Superstition Mallow

Abutilonpalmeri

Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus
Abutilon (a-BEW-tih-lon)
Species
palmeri (PALM-er-ee)
Synonym
Abutilon aurantiacum
Abutilon macdougalii
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 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)
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Orange
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Chandler, Arizona

Mesa, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona

Tempe, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

Arroyo Grande, California

Lawndale, California

Poway, California

San Leandro, California

Vista, California(9 reports)

Yorba Linda, California

San Antonio, Texas

Spring Branch, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Yorba Linda, CA | August 2005 | positive

Grows in dry climates but looks best with periodic summer watering. Soft fuzzy leaves are light grey-green. Plant is best as a backgrou...Read More

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Arroyo Grande, CA | March 2005 | positive

Desert tough, beautiful flowers, interesting foliage. Gets about three to six feet tall. Not your average abutilon. Full sun, good dra...Read More

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