turk's cap

 

versatile, semi-evergreen shrub brings unique, unopened-looking scarlet blooms resemble miniature hibiscus turbans, that attract hummingbirds — produces edible “tiny apples”

 

all plantsshady perennials + creekside

\\ turk’s cap (MAARD)

\\ turk’s cap (MAARD)

\\ turk’s cap (MAARD)

\\ turk’s cap (MAARD)

plant details

turk’s cap

identification

latin name: Malvaviscus arboreus

usda code: MAARD

alternative name(s): Drummond’s Turk’s cap, Wax Mallow, Drummond Wax Mallow, Red Mallow, Texas Mallow, Mexican Apple, Sleeping Hibiscus, Bleeding Hearts, Manzanilla

classification

ecotopes class: shady perennials + creek

ecological condition(s): shady woodland

size range: medium – 3+ ft

habit: shrub

leaf retention: deciduous

light requirement: part-sun – part-shade – full shade

color signature: red flowers and red berries

native range