Turk's Cap

Celebrated for its regional ecological value, Turk's Cap (Malvaviscus arboreus) is a deciduous Texas shrub native across the East Central Texas Plains, Edwards Plateau, Gulf Coast Prairies and Marshes, Texas Blackland Prairies, and Western Gulf Coastal Plain. During Summer and Fall, the plant produces red blooms. Flowering is followed by ornamental schizocarpic berries that add seasonal interest. It provides essential nectar, shelter, or forage for native wildlife, including Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Moths, and Small Mammals. Best suited to clay, dry, limestone, moist, sand, and well drained, Turk's Cap adapts seamlessly to local soil conditions. It requires minimal supplemental water and tolerates dry spells with ease. It offers moderate deer resistance.