Turk's Cap

Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii · Perennial

Turk's Cap is a moderate-growing perennial, hardy in USDA zones 7-10, that matures to about 3–5 ft × 3–5 ft. It does best in part shade with medium water needs in well-drained and moist soil. Expect red blooms in fall and summer. It attracts butterflies, hummingbirds and pollinators, stands up well to deer and salt and grows happily in containers.

USDA zones

7-10

Sun

Part shade

Water

Medium

Mature size

3–5 ft × 3–5 ft

Growth rate

Medium

Soil

Well-drained, Moist

Foliage

Green

Bloom color

Red

Bloom season

Fall, Summer

Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Pollinators

Tough against

Deer, Salt

Native to

Texas east to Florida and North East Mexico