Sunset Muskmallow

Abelmoschus manihot, Malvaceae

Zones

8a–11b

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Low

Soil pH

6 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Citronella GrassCymbopogon nardus

Pest Deterrent

Vogel TephrosiaTephrosia vogelii

Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent

Tree TomatoSolanum betaceum

Pollinator Sharing

KatukSauropus androgynus

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

NoniMorinda citrifolia

Shade ProvisionNurse Plant

African BasilOcimum gratissimum

Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

LeavesFlowers

Common Questions

What zones does Sunset Muskmallow grow in?

Sunset Muskmallow grows in USDA hardiness zones 8a through 11b.

What are good companion plants for Sunset Muskmallow?

Good companions for Sunset Muskmallow include Citronella Grass, Vogel Tephrosia, Tree Tomato, Katuk, Noni.

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