Chisos Mountain False Indianmallow

Allowissadula holosericea

Chisos Mountain False Indianmallow

iNaturalist user: pynklynx

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Malvaceae
Genus:
Allowissadula
Species:
Allowissadula holosericea

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb , Shrub , Subshrub
Height:
6-8 ft
Light Requirements:
Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jun, jul, aug, sep, oct
Bloom Colors:
Orange, Yellow
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Native Range

United States: New Mexico, Texas

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Tobacco budworm (Heliothis virescens), Celotes limpia, Common streaky-skipper (Celotes nessus), Texas powdered skipper (Systasea pulverulenta)

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
well-drained, sandy or rocky soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to arid regions, avoid waterlogging