Plant Type

Perennial

I will include 25 + seeds from my big old happy Rock Rose in my front yard. I simply sow directly or start in a pot and they grow quickly. Never have issues growing Any questions, let me know. ** EASY * FAST GROWING * Almost every. single seed will sprout. Very easy starters. Common names: Pavonia, Rose Mallow, Rock Rose, Wright Pavonia Botanical name: Pavonia lasiopetala General information: Shrub-like perennial with small pink, hibiscus-shaped flowers. Native to Texas’ Edwards Plateau and the Trans Pecos area. Texas rock rose is very drought tolerant and not too picky about soil. Characteristics Size: 1.5 – 4 feet tall, 3 feet wide Flowers: Deep rose pink miniature flowers, which open in the morning and close up by early afternoon during summer’s sustained heat Bloom time: Spring through fall Leaves: Light green, velvety, heart-shaped leaves Pests and Disease Problems: None Growing in North Texas Pavonia is a popular garden accent plant throughout Texas. Minimal bed preparation is required for this native plant. The Texas rock rose has a woody base and an open-branching form, which may be kept more compact by pruning. Although Pavonia may live only 3 to 6 years, it will self sow seeds or may be propagated with saved seed or softwood cuttings. Grows in sun or part shade. Protect the plant with a layer of mulch in the winter.