Hibiscus Species, Coulter Hibiscus, Desert Rose Mallow

I have not grown this plant. Common names also include desert mallow, desert hibiscus, Coulter hibiscus, tulipán (tulip) and hibisco. I...Read Moret's a native plant that can be found narurally occuring from near Tucson to western Texas and northern Mexico. It requires little water and blooms in response to rain. It grows up to 3 feet tall and wide, has weak stems, and is sparsely branched. The 2 inch wide upper leaves are 3-lobed while the lower part of the plant's leaves are round or oval. The showy flowers are light yellow to white with a purple spot on each of the 5 petals. Described as a "shrubby perennial," it is herbaceous above but woody at the base. To encourage bushier growth, cut the stems back in winter and a couple of times during the growing season.