| Common Name: |
Pam Puryear Turk's Cap |
| Scientific Name: |
Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii 'Pam Puryear'; syn. Malvaviscus drummondii |
| Other Name(s): |
Aka Pam Puryear's Pink Turks Cap |
| Category: |
Shrub |
| Habit: |
Deciduous; semi-evergreen |
| Bloom Color: |
Rose to coral-pink |
| Bloom Size: |
Approximately 1 in. |
| Bloom Shape: |
Turban-like flowers, with their stamens protruding far outside the petals |
| Bloom Season: |
Summer to early winter |
| Fruit Description: |
Small white to red apple-like fruits. |
| Foliage Description: |
Rich green leaves |
| Height of Plant: |
5 ft. |
| Spread of Plant: |
5 ft. |
| Hardiness: |
USDA Zones 7b - 10b |
| Light Requirements: |
Full sun to part shade |
| Moisture Requirement(s): |
Adaptable, average, well-drained |
| Hybridizer: |
Greg Grant |
| Heritage: |
Malvaviscus drummondii x Malvaviscus arboreus |
| Awards: |
Texas Superstar; Lynn Lowery Award from the Native Plant Society of Texas |
| Photographer: |
Susan Brown |
| Location: |
Zorro Garden |