Common name
Rock Rose
Scientific name Pavonia lasiopetala
Plant type Shrub
Other Common Names Rose Pavonia, Rose Mallow, Pavonia, Wright Pavonia
Soil texture Sand, Loam, Clay, Caliche, Limestone
Growth behavior Self-sows
Notes
An elegant plant that blooms profusely in the spring and fall. Blooms fade in the afternoon unless it gets afternoon shade. Gently prune throughout the growing season to combat legginess.
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This plant seeds out readily, so we have plenty of volunteers to share.