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Abutilon palmeri |
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Indian Mallow |
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Form: |
Shrub |
Growth habit: |
Rounded |
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Size: |
4'h x 4'w |
Deciduous: |
Evergreen |
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Flowering Season: |
Throughout
the year |
Growth Rate: |
Fast |
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Flower Color: |
Gold/orange |
Hardiness: |
Frost
tender to 2,500' |
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Exposure: |
Full sun |
Cultural Uses: |
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Soil Moisture: |
Dry to
semi-dry |
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Soil Type: |
Rocky/sandy |
CNPS Status: |
Not Listed |
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Family: |
Malvaceae |
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Distribution: |
Sonoran
Desert to Orange Co., San Diego Co., and San Jacinto Mtns |
Habitat: |
Dry
east-facing mountain slopes, creosote bush scrub, elevation:
1800-2400' |
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Wildlife Value: |
Hummingbirds, butterflies and bees collect nectar from the flowers.
Birds eat seeds. Rabbits like this one. |
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Description: |
An uncommon showcase plant. Soft velvety
foliage adorns this tough shrub. Takes hot, sunny areas. Rabbits
like this one. Requires drainage, intolerant of frequent summer H2O |
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