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Hibiscus coulteri
Also called Desert Rose Mallow, Coulter's Hibiscus
Desert rosemallow is a short-lived, drought-tolerant shrub from the deserts of the southwestern US and northern Mexico, reaching about 1.8 m, with yellow flowers that open mostly after rain. It is grown mainly for xeriscape and dry-area gardens, and it needs very little water once established.
Hibiscus coulteri, the desert rosemallow, is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is native to steep slopes and canyon walls in the eastern Sonoran Desert, and the Chihuahuan Desert of the southwestern US and northern Mexico. It is a short-lived perennial shrub reaching 6 ft (1.8 m) and is used for xeriscaping.
Hibiscus coulteri is well-adapted to dry desert environments. It has hairy leaves that help conserve water, and its yellow flowers bloom mainly after rain. These species are very important when it comes to being pollinators during dry periods. Despite being short-lived, Hibiscus coulteri is recommended for landscapes with dry areas because it can grow with very little water.
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Text excerpted from the Wikipedia article Hibiscus coulteri by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0; the excerpts and the care summary drawn from them are shared under the same licence.
The care summary was written by AI (Claude, Anthropic) from the sources on this page, with general growing knowledge where they are silent. Check before relying on it.
Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.
