| 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. |
