• Common Name: Rock Rose ‘Ellen’s Legacy’
  • Botanical Name: Pavonia lasiopetala ‘Ellen’s Legacy’
  • Family Name: Mallow family
  • Type: Perennial
  • Zone Hardiness: 8–11
  • Height: 1.5 to 4ft
  • Width: 1 to 3ft
  • Blooms: Vibrant red, hibiscus-like flowers
  • Bloom Time: April through October
  • Sun: Full sun to partial shade
  • Leaves: Light green, velvety, heart-shaped leaves
  • Maintenance: Low for beginners; benefits from regular pruning to encourage bushier growth and more blooms
  • Tolerates: Heat, deer, drought, and various soil types
  • Attracts: Hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators
  • Texas Superstar: No
  • Texas Native: Yes
  • Invasive: No