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Pavonia lasiopetala

Names

Common Names
Texas Swampmallow, Rock Rose

Growth

Height
24-60 inches
Spread
24 to 36 inches
Growth Rate
Moderate

Appearance

Bloom Color
Pink
Foliage Color
Green
Fall Foliage Color
Orange to Red

Environment

Hardiness Zones
Zones 5-9
Sunlight Requirements
Ideally full Sun
Soil Type
Shallow, well-drained, limestone-based, rocky soil
Soil Drainage
Well-drained soil is ideal for optimal growth.
Soil pH
6.0-7.5

Lifecycle

Lifecycle
Biennial
Leaf Lifecycle
Deciduous
Seasons of Interest
Spring and Summer
Bloom Time
Spring to Fall

Reproduction

Propagation Methods
Seeds and Cuttings

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife
Attracts bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies

References

Taxonomy

Taxonomic Rank
Species
Author
Scheele
Publication
Linnaea 21: 470 (1848)

Superior Taxa

Kingdom
Plantae
Subkingdom
Pteridobiotina
Phylum
Angiosperms
Order
Malvales
Family
Malvaceae
Genus
Pavonia

Synonyms

Pavonia wrightii Malache wrightii Malache lasiopetala

References

Taxonomic data from World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024