Big Momma Turk's Cap
Malvaviscus drummondii 'Big Momma'
SKU
05852
Large, eye-catching coral-red flowers swirled like a turk's cap bloom from mid-summer to frost. This spectacular perennial emerges reliably each spring, growing into a lush shrub with velvety green foliage. Thrives in a variety of soil types. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Herbaceous.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry.
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| Average Size at Maturity | Fast grower to 6 ft. tall, 4 to 6 ft. wide. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Orange flowers summer to fall. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Orange |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Rustic, Tropical |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Woodland Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Ornamental Berries, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry. |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 7 - 10
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 7
Good to grow!