Palmer's Abutilon
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Abutilon palmeri
Also commonly called Palmer's Indian Mallow.
A shrub native deserts in the Southwestern U.S. and Northwestern Mexico with silver-green velvety, heart-shpaped leaves. Its long-blooming, bright yellow-orange blooms pop against the cool toned leaves. It usually grows quickly to 4' tall and 4' wide. However, with ample water it can reach a size of 6' tall by 6' wide.
Thrives in full sun and reflected heat. In shady conditions it. tends to have a sprawling habit. Although native to dry desert regions, it does surprisingly well in humid areas s well. Evergreen in its native region but will experiences some foliage and stem damage when temperatures drop below the mid-20s F. Cut back in early spring to remove damaged foliage. It can handle being pruned hard. Very drought tolerant once established after 1-2 years of being planted.
Native bees love this plant!
Height: 4'-6'
Spread: 4'-6'
Bloom: February-December
Light: Full Sun-Part Shade
Water: Low-Medium
Zone: 9-10
Origin: Arizona, California, Mexico
Spring Shipping:
Orders are shipped within 10-15 business days. We will email you if there are expected delays.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
