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Texas indian mallow

Abutilon fruticosum

Texas indian mallow (Abutilon fruticosum) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes AR, OK. Hardy in zones 6a–10a. Mature size 6"–3'.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: perennial
Native range: Native to AR, OK, TX
USDA hardiness: Zones 6a–10a
Mature size: 6"–3'
Sun: Full sun
Water: Low · xeric
Bloom: —
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Texas indian mallow (Abutilon fruticosum) — *Abutilon fruticosum* — Texas indian mallow. Photo by Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Texas indian mallow (Abutilon fruticosum) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes AR, OK. Hardy in zones 6a–10a. Mature size 6"–3'. Low water use makes it a strong candidate for xeric and drought-conscious plantings.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, texas indian mallow pairs naturally with: American Lotus (Nelumbo lutea), Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum oblongifolium), Broadleaf Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia), Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium angustifolium).