Description
Plant Info:
Rock Rose (Pavonia lasiopetala) is a Texas native shrub known for its soft pink, hibiscus-like flowers that bloom from spring through fall. It thrives in heat and poor soils, making it a reliable choice for low-maintenance landscapes. Attracts butterflies and other pollinators while adding continuous color.
Care Instructions:
Plant in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil. Water moderately during establishment, then reduce watering as it becomes drought tolerant. Prune lightly to maintain shape and encourage fuller growth. Extremely heat tolerant and well-suited for Central Texas.
Sun: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water: Low to Moderate
Growth Rate: Moderate
Mature Size: 3–5 ft tall, 3–5 ft wide
Cold Hardiness: May die back in freeze, returns in spring
Uses: Pollinator plant, native landscaping, borders, low-maintenance gardens
