Gossypium harknessii

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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Kathleen Moore

 

Description

Evergreen shrub grows at a moderate rate to 3' x 4'. Leaves are dark green, glossy and heart-shaped. Flowers are showy yellow with a red center and appear summer to fall. Accepts full sun. Native to the Sonoran Desert.

 

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Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

Red, Yellow, Multi-Colored

 

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.