Rock Rose (Pavonia lasiopetala)
Rock Rose (Pavonia lasiopetala)
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Pavonia lasiopetala Scheele
Rock Rose, Rose Pavonia, Rose Mallow, Pavonia
Malvaceae (Mallow Family)
Synonym(s): Pavonia wrightii
USDA Symbol: PALA13
A small shrub, usually woody at the base only, with stems up to 4 feet tall. Found in shallow soil on limestone, in rocky places in woodlands, and at the edges of thickets. Leaves with petioles sometimes as long as the blade; blade up to 2 1/2 inches long, but mostly shorter, ovate to 3 lobed, with a pointed or blunt tip, flat or slightly lobed base, coarsely toothed or wavy margins, dark green on the upper surface and lighter on the lower. Flowers showy, rose colored, roughly 1 1/2 inches wide with a yellow column formed by the pistil and stamens, appearing from spring to fall. Fruit a 5-lobed capsule with remnants of the flower at its base, separating into 5 units at maturity.
Plant Characteristics
Habit: Shrub
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Breeding System: Flowers Bisexual
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 4 feet tall.
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov
Distribution
USA: TXNative Distribution: In TX, from Edwards Plateau through Rio Grande Plains to adjacent Mex.
Native Habitat: Dry, rocky woods and slopes. Pastures, Savannas, Ditches, Ravines, Depressions Open woodlands.
Growing Conditions
Water Use: LowLight Requirement: Sun , Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry
Drought Tolerance: High
Cold Tolerant: yes
Soil Description: Prefers well-drained, limestone soils. Also Medium Loam Rocky, Limestone-based, Sandy, Sandy Loam, Clay Loam, Clay, Caliche type.
Conditions Comments: Herbaceous stems rise from a woody base. Pink hibiscus-like flowers. Velvety, scalloped leaves. The flowers attract hummingbirds.
Benefit
Use Ornamental: Pavonia makes an excellent choice for landscaping. Able to survive the summer heat, its profusion of brilliant flowers adds a colorful touch to a dry landscape. Attractive, Blooms ornamental, Easily grown, Perennial garden.Use Wildlife: Nectar-butterflies, Nectar-moths, Hummingbirds.
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Attracts: Hummingbirds
Deer Resistant: Moderate
https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=PALA13
Image Information
Photographer: Mathews, RayCity: Austin
County: Travis
State: TX
Location Notes: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. Staff Parking Lot.
Accession date: 2017-10-25
Filename: RCM_IMG3114.JPG
Slide Index: DSC01960 Rock Rose next to staff driveway 10-15-2014 Photo by Ray Mathews
Restrictions: Unrestricted
Collection: Wildflower Center Digital Library
Original Format: Digital
Orientation: Landscape
Shot: Close-up of a flower.
Date Taken: 2014-10-15
NPIN Image Id: 55140
