Palmer's Indian Mallow (Abutilon palmeri)

• Plant Type: Evergreen shrub
• Mature Size: 4–6 ft tall and wide
• Native Range: Southern California deserts, Baja California, Arizona
• Flower Color: Apricot-orange
• Bloom Time: Spring through fall — long-blooming

• Sun: Full sun
• Water: Very low — drought tolerant once established
• Soil: Well-drained; tolerates rocky, sandy, and poor soils
• USDA Zones: 8–11
• Drought Tolerant: Yes — highly

Orders ship within 2–3 business days.
Nationwide shipping available.
Local pickup available at Moosa Creek Nursery.

• Best Planting Time: Fall through early spring
• Spacing: 4–6 ft apart
• Planting Depth: Set crown at soil level
• Establishment Water: Deep water weekly for first 8 weeks, then taper
• Long-Term Care: Light pruning to shape; avoid overwatering

• Attracts: Hummingbirds, native bees, butterflies
• Host Plant For: Several native skipper butterflies
• Deer Resistant: Moderate
• Notable: Silvery, velvety foliage is a strong design feature year-round

Every plant ships rooted in an individual 3-inch nursery container with soil. Plants are healthy, established, and ready to transplant on arrival.

• 3-Pack: 3 plants packed in one custom clamshell tray for safe shipping.
• 6-Pack: 6 plants packed in two custom clamshell trays (3 per tray).
• 32-Plant Tray: 32 plants in an industry-standard 32-cell propagation flat — ideal for landscape projects and large plantings.

Tip: For best results, plant within a few days of arrival. If you can't plant right away, place the tray in bright, indirect light and water lightly until ready.