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Musk Mallow

Scientific Name: Abelmoschus moschatus Medik.
Synonym: Hibiscus abelmoschus
Family: Malvaceae

Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: All Zones as annual
USDA: 4-11

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Origin: India, southern China, tropical Asia

Growth Habits: Evergreen perennial shrub, often creeping, often grown as annual, up to 18 inches tall (45 cm), 18 to 36 inches wide (90 cm)

Flowers: Yellow, pink or red flowers, up to 2 inches wide (5 cm.), in late summer to early fall

Watering Needs: Moderate water to abundant water

Some of the varieties die back to the roots during the tropical dry season.

Blooming Habits:
Creamy to yellow with a red or maroon center, or pink to red, with 5 petals, up to 5 inches wide (10 cm)

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