Gossypium thurberi
Thurber's Cotton, Desert Cotton
Description
Evergreen shrub grows at a moderate rate to 7' tall. Leaves are dark green, glossy and heart-shaped. Beautiful cup-shaped white flowers, 1.5" wide, age to pink and bloom in late summer to fall. This shrub or small tree accepts full sun. It is native to the Sonoran Desert. It is also related to the cultivated cotton plant. Dark green palmate leaves can be up to 7" long and turn red in the fall. Small berries follow bloom cycle.
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub, Perennial
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
Pink, White, Multi-Colored
Flower Season
Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Fruit Season
Fall
Leaf Season
Deciduous
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Unparticular
Soil Condition
Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Tropical, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Shrub Border, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.