Spearleaf Swampmallow

Pavonia hastata

Spearleaf Swampmallow

David Midgley

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Malvaceae
Genus:
Pavonia
Species:
Pavonia hastata

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Subshrub
Height:
3-4 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Bloom Months:
mar, apr, may, sep, oct, nov
Bloom Colors:
pink
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Native Range

United States: Florida, Georgia

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to arid and semi-arid regions