Shrub•USDA: PALA13•PLANTED: SPRING 2025•
Rock Rose
Pavonia lasiopetala
FAMILY: Malvaceae (Mallow Family)ALSO KNOWN AS:
Rose PavoniaRose MallowPavoniaWright Pavonia
Thriving across the Edwards Plateau, Rock Rose (Pavonia lasiopetala) is an enduring deciduous shrub prized in water-wise native landscapes.
During Spring, Summer, and Fall, the plant produces pink blooms. Flowering is followed by ornamental schizocarp that add seasonal interest.
An essential species for Texas habitat restoration, offering vital forage and cover for local wildlife.
Best suited to caliche, clay, dry, loam, sand, and well drained, Rock Rose adapts seamlessly to local soil conditions. It requires minimal supplemental water and tolerates dry spells with ease. It offers moderate deer resistance.

Rock Rose
Pavonia lasiopetala
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.
🌱GROWTH
Moderate
🍂FOLIAGE
Deciduous
BLOOM COLOR
Pink
BLOOM CALENDARSpring, Summer, Fall (9 MO)
JANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDEC
BOTANICAL ALIASES & ALTERNATE NAMES4 ALIASES
Rose PavoniaRose MallowPavoniaWright Pavonia
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.