Newberry's Velvetmallow

Horsfordia newberryi

Newberry's Velvetmallow

Dick Culbert from Gibsons, B.C., Canada

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Malvaceae
Genus:
Horsfordia
Species:
Horsfordia newberryi

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Shrub , Subshrub
Height:
8-12 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Bloom Months:
jan, feb, mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov, dec
Bloom Colors:
Orange, Yellow
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Native Range

United States: Arizona, California

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to arid desert regions