Turk's Cap

Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii

Turk's Cap (Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii) is a medium-growing shrub, hardy in USDA zones 7-10, that matures to about 3-5ft × 3-5ft. 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, grows happily in containers.

USDA zones

7-10

Sun

Part shade

Water

Medium

Mature size

3-5ft × 3-5ft

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