Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii (Turk's Cap)
$ 12.98
Turk’s Cap is an absolute must-have in any garden. This tough, adaptable shrubby perennial can handle sun or shade, dry or moist soil, and will reward you with bright red blooms that hummingbirds and bees love. Turk’s Cap dies to the ground in the winter but comes back reliably each spring. It has a long blooming period, and it is a good starter plant for people who might not necessarily have a green thumb. As a bonus, the leaves and fruit of Turk’s Cap are edible.
AT A GLANCE
| Texas native | Yes |
| Water use | Low |
| Sun exposure | Sun to shade |
| Bloom color | Red |
| Bloom time | On and off spring through fall |
| Mature height | 3-6 ft |
| Mature spread | 4-5 ft |
| Attracts | Hummingbirds, bees, butterflies |
| Host plant | Glassy-winged Skipper, Turk's-cap White-Skipper |
| Edible | Yes, fruit and leaf |
DISTRIBUTION MAPS
 Present in state |
 Present in county and native |
 Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state |
 Not present in state |
 Present and rare, native in county |
 Previously present, now extinct |
 Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color) |