Malvaviscus arboreus var. mexicanus Schltdl.

Common Name: Turk's-Cap, Cardinals Hat, Sleeping Hibiscus
Family: Malvaceae Juss.
Synonym(s): Malvaviscus conzattii Greenm.; Malvaviscus grandiflorus HBK; Malvaviscus penduliflorus Sesse & Moc. ex DC.

Country of Origin: Mexico

Description: This rounded, warm-climate shrub from Mexico grows 10 ft (3 m) tall and almost as wide. It bears large, mid-green leaves and long, pendulous, bright red flowers.
This species is very polymorphic and has been described under numerous names.

Culture: They prefer a warm, humid climate but thrive in subtropical frost-free areas. They need well-drained, loamy soil and ample summer moisture. If container grown, they must be well watered. Prune flowering wood in winter to maintain shape. Propagate from seed or cuttings in late summer, which strike easily.

USDA Zone: 10-12

Accession Data:

Accession # 198501191
Source: Unknown
Accession Date: 12-31-1985
Bench: 1305 - NEOA: Ground Bed 1 NW
- Currently: active - healthy
- Qty: 3 confirmed on 03-08-2023

Classification:

Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
SubClass: eurosid II
Order: Malvales
SubOrder:
Family: Malvaceae
SubFamily: Malvoideae
Tribe: Malveae
SubTribe:

Flowering Data:

This accession has been observed in bloom on:

Year	Jan				Feb				Mar					Apr				May				Jun					Jul				Aug				Sep					Oct				Nov				Dec
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005

References (internal):

EEB Greenhouse Holdings native to: Mexico Central / Mexico Northeast / Mexico Gulf / Mexico Northwest / Mexico Southwest / Mexico Southeast / Belize / Costa Rica / El Salvador / Guatemala / Honduras / Nicaragua / Panama / Bahamas / Cuba / Jamaica / Leeward Is. / Trinidad-Tobago / Colombia

References (external):

Hortus Third, LH Bailey Hortorium, 1976
Botanica, Turner & Wasson, 1997, CD-ROM Version
The Plant List (2013). Version 1.1. Last accessed on Monday, March 19, 2018.
Malvaviscus arboreus at ARS-GRIN. Last accessed on Monday, March 19, 2018.

data regenerated on Wed, 08 Mar 2023 10:30:08 -0500 [bcm v4.0]