Abelmoschus

Abelmoschus crinitus

Malvaceae
Annual
Ornamental
Attracts pollinators

About this plant

Abelmoschus crinitus is an annual ornamental plant that thrives in full sun with medium water requirements. It typically grows to a height of 0.5–1.5 meters and blooms in shades of pink and white during the summer months (July, August, September). This plant prefers loamy, sandy, or chalky soil and is not evergreen. It attracts pollinators but is not fragrant or toxic.

Light

Full sun

Watering

Medium water

Soil

Loamy, Sandy, Chalky

Height

0.5–1.5 m

Spread

0.3–0.6 m

Zones

2–11

Flower colors

Calendar
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Indoor Sowing
Direct Sowing
Transplanting
Bloom Period
Harvest
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