Palmer's Indian Mallow
Abutilon palmeri
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Details & Attributes
| Plant Type(s) | Shrub, 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 |
3-5' × 2-4' |
| Flowering Season | October-April |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Minimum Temperature Range | 20 °F |
| Leaf Description | Heart shaped, covered in soft hairs |
| Fruit | A 10-capsuled pod |
| Longevity In years |
8 |
| View on SEINet | View SEINet Entry |
| Range Map | View SEINet Range Map |
| Elevation Range | 1000-3000 ft. |
| Description | A large and robust member of the Mallow family found in the Superstition mountains and Organ Pipe National Monument. Identifiable by the large, heart shaped, hairy leaves along with the cupped yellow blooms. The seed pods are 10-chambered and hairy like the rest of the plant. With water this species can grow several feet tall, and has good potential to reseed into gardens. Bees and butterflies are attracted to the blooms, and a number of moths and butterflies use this plant as a larval source. A good element to include in a pollinator garden along with penstemons (Penstemon spp.), Goodding's verbena (Glandularia goodingii), asters (Asteraceae spp.), and milkweeds (Asclepias spp.). Also a desert tortoise food plant. |
