Cape Mallow


Scientific Name: Anisodontea scabrosa (L.) D.M. Bates
Family: Malvaceae
Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 14-24
USDA: 9b-11

Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 25°F ( -4°C)

Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade

Origin: South Africa

Growth Habits: Evergreen shrub rapidly growing to 6 feet tall (1.8 m), 6 feet wide

Watering Needs: Regular water

Propagation: Easy with summer cuttings

Aromatic leaves.

Blooming Habits:
The Cape Mallow bears 1 inch wide dark rosy flowers with a darker spot all year.


 

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