Red Turk’s cap

  • Common Name: Red Turk’s Cap
  • Botanical Name: Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii
  • Family name: Mallows family
  • Type: Perennial
  • Zone Hardiness: 8–11
  • Height: 3 to 6ft
  • Width: 3 to 5ft
  • Blooms: Red, hibiscus-like, curved tubular flowers resembling a turban or “turk’s cap”
  • Bloom time months: April to October
  • Sun: Partial shade to full sun
  • Leaves: Medium to dark green, ovate with serrated edges, medium texture
  • Maintenance: Low for beginners; requires occasional pruning to maintain shape and encourage new growth; drought tolerant once established
  • Tolerates: Heat, drought, poor soils, partial shade
  • Attracts: Hummingbirds, butterflies, bees
  • Texas Superstar: Yes
  • Texas Native: Yes
  • Invasive: No