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Palmer’s Indian mallow — Abutilon palmeri

Native & adapted

Palmer’s Indian mallow

Abutilon palmeri

Soft silver foliage and apricot flowers provide nearly year-round structure and nectar in warm sites.

Sonoran nativePollinatorHummingbirdLow water
Landscape layersUnderstory
Mature sizeConfirm mature height and width for the selected cultivar
Climate fitUrban core · USDA 9b–10a · Valley suburbs · USDA 9a–9b · Desert outskirts · USDA 8b–9b
Special categoriesSONORAN DESERT NATIVE · POLLINATOR ATTRACTING

Right plant, right place

Will Palmer’s Indian mallow grow at your Arizona property?

Use the whole site—not only the hardiness zone. Confirm mature width, reflected heat, seasonal shade, drainage, irrigation reach, and cold-air pockets before planting.

Best regional fit: Urban core · USDA 9b–10a, Valley suburbs · USDA 9a–9b, Desert outskirts · USDA 8b–9b.

Planting & stewardship

How to help Palmer’s Indian mallow thrive

  1. 1

    Confirm the plant’s mature spread and underground conflicts before digging.

  2. 2

    Place the root flare at finished grade and keep mulch away from the trunk.

  3. 3

    Establish a wide, deep root zone instead of irrigating only at the trunk.

  4. 4

    Observe seasonal growth, heat stress, and wildlife use before making major pruning changes.

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