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Turk's cap(sleepy mellow, wax mellow) seeds. Free shipping

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  • Texas, USA (map)
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Native to Texas with edible berries for making jelly.
This plant is a member of the mallow family, related to Hibiscus, Rock Rose Pavonia, okra and cotton.

Turk's cap will grow in a shrub-like form to 4 or 5 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide.

It's a perennial plant, so it will die down to the ground in winter, but comes back in the spring
The showy, bright red flowers bloom almost all season, spring through frost. The bright blooms are also a favorite of hummingbirds and butterflies.

Can grow in a variety of soil types including rocky, clay, sandy, alkaline or acidic soils. This plant is drought tolerant once established, but can also grow in wet areas. Put it in deep shade, part shade, part sun or full sun.

Turk's Cap produces a small marble-size red fruit that is edible around Thanksgiving. Many birds and smal animals enjoy eating them.

Winner will receive 10-12 seeds.
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