Turk's Cap
Turk's Cap
Turk’s Cap (Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii)
Plant Description:
Turk’s Cap is a perennial shrub known for its bright red, tubular flowers that resemble small, closed hibiscus blooms. The flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies and bloom from late spring through fall. The plant has dark green, slightly fuzzy, lobed leaves and a bushy, spreading growth habit, remaining semi-evergreen in warmer regions.
Grow Zone:
Perennial in USDA Zones 7–11. In cooler zones, it may die back to the ground in winter but regrows in spring.
Height and Width:
Typically grows 3–6 feet tall and 3–5 feet wide, but can reach up to 8 feet tall in ideal conditions.
Uses:
Popular in pollinator gardens, native plant landscapes, and as a flowering hedge or border plant. Its showy, nectar-rich blooms make it ideal for attracting wildlife, while its dense growth offers seasonal screening. It also performs well in naturalized and cottage garden settings.
Native Range:
Native to the southern United States, Mexico, and Central America, commonly found in woodlands, thickets, and along edges of forests.
Sun and Water Requirements:
Thrives in full sun to partial shade, with the best flowering occurring in sunnier spots. Prefers well-drained soil but tolerates a range of soil types, including sandy or clay soils. Requires moderate watering, with some drought tolerance once established, though regular moisture encourages heavier blooming.
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State-Specific Restrictions - We ARE NOT responsible for any plant(s) that are not listed in these restrictions. Purchaser bears all responsibility for making sure the plant(s) they desire to purchase are not banned from being imported to the shipping state:
Arizona: Juglans spp.
California: Castanea spp., Juglans spp., Pinus spp., Quercus spp.
Colorado: Some counties restrict Prunus spp. Please verify your local county regulations.
Florida: Castanea spp., Cornus spp., Quercus spp., Cornus mas
Georgia: Vaccinium spp.
Hawaii: Pinus spp.
Idaho: Humulus lupulus, Mentha spp., Vitis spp.
Indiana: Fragraria spp., Rosa spp.
Kansas: Juglans spp.
Michigan: Abies spp., Vaccinium spp.
Montana: Pinus spp.
Nevada: Allium spp.
Mentha spp.
New Jersey: Rosa spp.
New York: Vitis spp.
Oregon: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Quercus spp., Sambucus nigra, Ulmus spp., Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.
Texas: Juglans spp.
Washington: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.
Wisconsin: Abies spp., Pinus spp., Picea spp., Mentha spp.
Additionally, we cannot ship plants in soil medium to the following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, HI, ID, KS, MS, MT, ND, NM, NV, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA.
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