Cape Mallow
Anisodontea x hypomandarum

Family: Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus: Anisodontea (an-iss-oh-DON-tee-uh)
Species: x hypomandarum

Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger

Bloom Color
Pink

Bloom Time
Blooms all year

Foliage
Evergreen
Blue-Green

Other details
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting