Indian Mallow

Abutilon Palmeri

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Overview

Indian Mallow, or Abutilon palmeri, is a vibrant perennial shrub, reaching 5 ft in height and width. It boasts broad, heart-shaped leaves and cup-shaped, bright-yellow flowers spring to fall. Ideal in USDA zones 8-10, it thrives in full sun to part shade, requiring minimal water once established. This low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plant attracts pollinators, adding a splash of color to water-wise gardens.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 9–10Climate Arid, Subtropical

Indian Mallow (Abutilon Palmeri) — Indian Mallow, or Abutilon palmeri, is a vibrant perennial shrub, reaching 5 ft in height and width

Indian Mallow (Abutilon Palmeri) — It boasts broad, heart-shaped leaves and cup-shaped, bright-yellow flowers spring to fall

Indian Mallow (Abutilon Palmeri) — Ideal in USDA zones 8-10, it thrives in full sun to part shade, requiring minimal water once established

Indian Mallow (Abutilon Palmeri) — drought-tolerant plant attracts pollinators

Indian Mallow (Abutilon Palmeri) — adding a splash of color to water-wise gardens

Indian Mallow (Abutilon Palmeri) — commonly known as Indian Mallow or Palmer's Abutilon

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low
USDA zones: 9–10

Shape & size

Mature height: 4–5 Ft.
Mature width: 4–5 Ft.

Classification

Family: Malvaceae
Climate: Arid, Subtropical

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Indian Mallow (Abutilon Palmeri) — Indian Mallow, or Abutilon palmeri, is a vibrant perennial shrub, reaching 5 ft in height and width

Indian Mallow (Abutilon Palmeri) — It boasts broad, heart-shaped leaves and cup-shaped, bright-yellow flowers spring to fall

Indian Mallow (Abutilon Palmeri) — Ideal in USDA zones 8-10, it thrives in full sun to part shade, requiring minimal water once established

Indian Mallow (Abutilon Palmeri) — drought-tolerant plant attracts pollinators

Indian Mallow (Abutilon Palmeri) — adding a splash of color to water-wise gardens

Indian Mallow (Abutilon Palmeri) — commonly known as Indian Mallow or Palmer's Abutilon

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