Phymosia umbellata (Mexican Bush Mallow)
Botanical names: Phymosia umbellata, Malva umbellata
Common names: Mexican Bush Mallow, Malva Aparasolada
Family: Malvaceae
Origin: Mexico










Mexican Bush Mallow, Malva Aparasolada, Cranberry Cocktail.
Rare plant with awesome cranberry-colored flowers, native to Mexico. Three inch red mallow-like flowers on a spreading evergreen shrub or small tree to 15 feet with deeply lobed grayish green velvety leaves. Hummingbirds love it. Plant in good well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Hardy outdoors in mild climates. Can take a light frost.
See VIDEO of the opening Aparasolada flower https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTkxlSwky3Q
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