Lozano's False Indianmallow
Allowissadula lozanii
United States National Herbarium; Smithsonian Institution; United States National Museum;
United States. Division of BotanyTaxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Malvaceae
- Genus:
- Allowissadula
- Species:
- Allowissadula lozanii
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Shrub , Subshrub
- Height:
- 4-6 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jan, feb, mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov, dec
- Bloom Colors:
- Yellow
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Texas
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Zenodoxus palmii
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy loam soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid regions, prefers dry conditions