Abutilon palmeri - Palmer's Indian Mallow (Plant)

A showcase plant with soft, velvety foliage and masses of bright gold flowers year round. This tough shrub loves hot, dry conditions and tolerates a variety of soil types. Cut back hard occasionally to keep neat. Plant Characteristics Family Name Malvaceae Species Name Abutilon palmeri Common Name Palmer's Indian Mallow Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast-Sun, Inland-Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Any Flower Color Yellow, Gold Flowering Months January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, February Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen Height by Width 4ft. x 4ft. Growth Rate Slow Endangered Not Ranked Growth Habit Upright, Open, Cold Hardy to 32 degrees F Distribution Sonoran Desert, adjacent Peninsular Ranges, possibly introduced