Abutilon megapotamicum

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Description

Abutilon megapotamicum is an evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub growing between 4-8 feet tall and as wide.It has curious showy hanging lantern-shaped flowers with two tone red and yellow parts. Flowering occurs from late summer into fall.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub, Vine

 

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

 

Flower Color

Red, Yellow, Multi-Colored

 

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.