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ShrubUSDA: PALA13PLANTED: SPRING 2025

Rock Rose

Pavonia lasiopetala

FAMILY: Malvaceae (Mallow Family)

A resilient native native Texas shrub that provides year-round foliage and structure to the landscape. Native across the Edwards Plateau, Rock Rose (Pavonia lasiopetala) thrives in local conditions while supporting the surrounding ecosystem. During spring, summer, and fall, the plant produces pink flower clusters. Flowering gives way to ornamental schizocarps that ripen through summer and autumn. An essential species for Texas habitat restoration, providing vital nectar, shelter, and forage for native wildlife. Thriving in caliche, clay, dry, loam, sand, and well drained, Rock Rose demonstrates outstanding hardiness once established. It requires minimal supplemental water and adapts seamlessly to drought conditions. It features moderate deer resistance.

Rock Rose

Rock Rose

Pavonia lasiopetala

CREDIT: NPSOT
NATIVE RANGE // EPA & NPSOT

Texas Native Ecoregions6 REGIONS

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Edwards Plateau

SOURCE: US EPA L3/L4 ECOREGIONS • NPSOT VERIFIED30.1727° N, 98.0873° W (DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX)
GROWTH & VISUAL PROFILEPerennial • Shrub
HEIGHT

3 ft.

SPREAD

3 ft.

🍂FOLIAGE

Deciduous

BLOOM COLOR
Pink
BLOOM CALENDARSpring, Summer, Fall (9 MO)
JANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDEC
ECOLOGICAL ROLE & WILDLIFE
ATTRACTS & SUPPORTS
BrowsersButterfliesDeerHummingbirdsMoths

Recognized for providing nectar and forage for native Texas pollinators.

WATER NEEDLow (Drought Tolerant)
VL
LOW
MOD
HIGH
SOLAR NEEDSun, Part Shade
SHADE
PART SHADE
PART SUN
FULL SUN
SUBSTRATE & SOILpH: Neutral to Alkaline
CalicheClayDryLoamSandWell Drained
⚠️ BOTANICAL SAFETY NOTICE

Non-toxic to humans, birds, and domestic animals.

MAINTENANCE & PROPAGATION

Low maintenance once established.