Botanical Name | Pentapetes phoenicea |
Family | Malvaceae |
Genus | Pentapetes |
Specie | phoenicea |
Local Name in Urdu | N/A |
Common Name | Noon Flower, Midday Flower, Scarlet Mallow, Simine, Flor impia, Copper Cups |
Life Cycle | Annual |
Fragrant or Not | no |
Category(Bush/Vine/Tree) | shrub |
Height | 36-48 in. |
Spacing | 15-18 in |
Flowering Months | June-July-august |
Flower Color | Scarlet (Dark Red) |
Growing Areas | All hot areas of pakistan |
Frost Tender | no |
Exposure | full sun |
Soil pH | tolerant |
Propagation | by seeds |
Uses | ornamental |
Other Details | This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater This handsome plant has brownish-green stems and scarlet, mallow-like blossoms that open at noon and close at dawn. Direct sow or transplant to a sunny location after the last frost. Grows to five feet. Multi-branching with a strong, upright central stem, it bears interesting & attractive long narrow foliage. Easy to grow & tolerant of wet or dry soils, this lovely rarity may very well act as perennial in warmer temperate climates."seeds of this plant will be available from seed bank in February. |
Pentapetes phoenicea
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