Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii: Country Or Region Of Origin
Texas to North East Mexico
Plant Profile: Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii
Names
Ladies' Eardrops, Scotchman's Purse, Turk's Turban, Wild Fuchsia
Phonetic Spelling:mal-vah-VIS-kus ar-BOR-ee-us va-RY-eh-tee drum-MON-dee-eye
Genus:Malvaviscus
Species:arboreus
Family:Malvaceae
Turk's Turban, often referred to as Ladies' Eardrops, Scotchman's Purse, and Wild Fuchsia, features captivating flowers that, upon closer examination, reveal their unique swirled petals that remain closed, complemented by long, extending stamens. This charming, traditional southern plant is known for being shared among gardeners. It exhibits moderate tolerance to salt and is a favorite among butterflies and hummingbirds, while also being resilient against deer damage.
Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii Feature Summary
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Tags
#hummingbirds
#red
#full sun tolerant
#perennial
#wildlife plant
#salt tolerant
#fall interest
#well-drained soil
#summer flowers
#deer resistant
#pollinator plant
#wildflower garden
#butterfly friendly
#partial shade tolerant
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Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii Feature Summary
Attributes
Texas to North East Mexico
Is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. This plant is resistant to damage by deer.
Perennial
Seed
Stem Cutting
Division
Flowers
Flowers have swirled petals that never open and long, protruding stamens. Blooms from summer to fall.
Red/Burgundy
Summer
Fall
4-5 petals/rays
Whole Plant Traits
Perennial
Native Plant
Wildflower
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Good Drainage
Coastal
Piedmont
8b
8a
9a
9b
10a
10b
Leaves
Green
Stem
Landscape
Deer
Salt
Butterflies
Pollinators
Hummingbirds
Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii Image Gallery
Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii Attributes
Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii: Wildlife Value
Is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. This plant is resistant to damage by deer.
Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii: Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii: Recommended Propagation Strategy
Division
Grafting
Layering
Leaf Cutting
Root Cutting
Seed
Stem Cutting
Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii Flowers
Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii: Flower Description
Flowers have swirled petals that never open and long, protruding stamens. Blooms from summer to fall.
Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii: Flower Color
Red/Burgundy
Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii: Flower Value To Gardener
Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long Bloom Season
Long-lasting
Showy
Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii: Flower Bloom Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii: Flower Petals
2-3 rays/petals
4-5 petals/rays
6 petals/rays
7 - 20 petals/rays
asymmetrical petals
Bracts
Colored Sepals
fused petals
more than 20 petals/rays
Tepals
Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii Whole Plant Traits
Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii Cultural Conditions
Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii: Light
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii: Soil Drainage
Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry
Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii: NC Region
Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont
Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
10a
10b
8a
8b
9a
9b
Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii Leaves
Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii: Leaf Color
Green
Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii Stem
Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii Landscape
Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii: Resistance To Challenges
Black Walnut
Compaction
Deer
Diseases
Drought
Dry Soil
Erosion
Fire
Foot Traffic
Heat
Heavy Shade
Humidity
Insect Pests
Pollution
Poor Soil
Rabbits
Salt
Slugs
Squirrels
Storm damage
Urban Conditions
Voles
Wet Soil
Wind
Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii: Attracts
Bats
Bees
Butterflies
Frogs
Hummingbirds
Moths
Pollinators
Predatory Insects
Reptiles
Small Mammals
Songbirds
Specialized Bees
