Anoda acerifolia

Anoda acerifolia

Native to:
Cuba | Dominican Republic | Galápagos | Guatemala | Haiti | Honduras | Jamaica | Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest | Puerto Rico | Trinidad-Tobago | Windward Is.

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Malvaceae
Genus:
Anoda
Species:
Anoda acerifolia

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb , Subshrub
Height:
150 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
Bloom Colors:
pink, lavender, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Seed coat scarification improves germination rates. Seeds germinate readily with warm temperatures and moisture.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI