Pelotazo, Indian Mallow
Abutilon incanum
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Details & Attributes
| Plant Type(s) | Perennial |
| Native to Arizona | Yes! |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Sun | Full sun, partial shade |
| Pollinators | Bees, butterflies |
| Has Spines | No |
| Size In relative feet, width by height |
2 × 4 |
| Flowering Season | April-October |
| Flower Color | White |
| Minimum Temperature Range | 25-30 °F |
| Leaf Description | Leaves a light green, to about 1 inch, with a generous coat of soft hair |
| Fruit | A dry capsule that stays on the stalk. |
| Longevity In years |
8 |
| View on SEINet | View SEINet Entry |
| Range Map | View SEINet Range Map |
| Elevation Range | 1000-4000 ft. |
| Description | Pelotazo is a lanky member of the Mallow family with distinctive bicolored blooms, creamy white and maroon. The leaves are covered in fine hairs and shaped like small hearts. This plant can reseed in a garden. Like many other mallows this species is a larval source for skipper butterflies. |
