Wright's False Mallow
Malvastrum aurantiacum
- Native to:
- United States
Bailey, Frederick Manson, 1827-1915,Iowa State University. Parry, Charles Christopher, Parry, E. R.,Cash, Edith K. (Edith Katherine), 1890- United States. Bureau of Plant Industry, Soils, and Agricultural Engineering,,Jones, Marcus E, (Marcus Eugene. 1852-1934,Canada. Dept. of Agriculture. Research Branch,D.M. Andrews (Firm),Rusby, Henry Hurd,1855-1940,author Pennell, Francis W.(Francis Whittier),1886-1952,author
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Malvaceae
- Genus:
- Malvastrum
- Species:
- Malvastrum aurantiacum
- USDA Symbol:
- MAAU
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Subshrub
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- orange, yellow
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts from rootstock following fire; common in fire-prone desert scrub communities.
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 regions, prefers open, sunny areas
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily with warm temperatures; no pretreatment typically required.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI