Pelotazo
Abutilon incanum
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Malvaceae
- Genus:
- Abutilon
- Species:
- Abutilon incanum
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Subshrub
- Height:
- 6-8 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct
- Bloom Colors:
- Orange, Yellow
Native Range
United States: Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, New Mexico
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Amyna natalis, Philodoria marginestrigata, Celotes limpia, Common streaky-skipper (Celotes nessus), Texas powdered skipper (Systasea pulverulenta)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid and semi-arid regions