Urena lobata (Caesarweed)

Urena lobata (Caesarweed) pink flower close up with bee gathering nectar on green leaves
Urena lobata (Caesarweed) pink flower with a foraging bee sitting among the dark green leaves

Botanical name: Urena lobata

Common name: Caesarweed

Family: Malvaceae

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
Pink flowersFlower color: Pink
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
Invasive plantInvasive: Can spread quickly, needs control

As a pantropical weed, it is uncertain where Caesarweed originated. It has been placed in South America, Florida, and even Australia, but many taxonomists now believe it evolved somewhere in Asia.




Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/urena_lobata.htm