Turk's Cap Mallow
Malvaviscus arboreus
If you want a statement plant for your Austin landscaping, try the Turk's Cap Mallow. This beautiful shrub produces eye-catching leaves and stunning lance-like flowers. Malvaviscus arboreus is a drought-resistant plant that doesn't require much maintenance, making it a high-impact plant species for any Austin property.
Turk’s Cap Mallow plants do very well in Austin landscaping. They handle the heat well and don’t require much attention to thrive. Best of all, they produce eye-catching blooms from early summer through to the first frost!
Before the plant produces flowers, you’ll love the leaves. Turk’s Cap Mallows grow large, heart-shaped leaves, creating dense foliage that can add privacy while making a statement. In the early spring, Malvaviscus arboreus produces large, pendant-shaped flowers in deep red.
