Abelmoschus moschatus
MUSK MALLOW, MUSK OKRA
Malvaceae-Malvoideae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
1.5m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

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Pruning: Remove spent flower & leaves as they form.

 
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Abelmoschus moschatus
MUSK MALLOW, MUSK OKRA
Malvaceae-Malvoideae

 

  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
1.5m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: yellow & purple or red, pink or white

Flowering Time: mid summer to late autumn


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean, coastal & cottage designs

Uses: border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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