Perennial
Rock Rose
Pavonia lasiopetala
Also called: Pavonia, Rose Mallow
A soft, ever-blooming little shrub-perennial covered in pink hibiscus-like flowers that open each morning. Reseeds gently and thrives on rocky ground.
Growing & care
Shear back midseason to keep it full. Loves heat and lean, rocky soil. Reseeds where happy — pull or transplant volunteers as you like.
Bloom season
In bloom: Apr–Oct · Colors: pink
Where to buy
Look for rock rose (Pavonia lasiopetala) at: native Texas nurseries, Prairie Moon Nursery.
Sources
Range, nomenclature, and the USDA symbol above come from the federal plant record for this species. Check it yourself:
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Plant it with
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