Turk's Cap Live Plant – 1 Gallon Fully Rooted – Malvaviscus arboreus – Hummingbird Plant

Turk's Cap (Malvaviscus arboreus) is a hardy flowering shrub prized for its unique red, hibiscus-like blooms that remain partially closed, giving the flowers their distinctive "turban" appearance. Blooming from summer through fall, this attractive shrub brings long-lasting color to landscapes while providing nectar for hummingbirds and butterflies.

This listing includes one fully rooted Turk's Cap live plant grown in a 1-gallon nursery container. It performs well in garden beds, native landscapes, and pollinator gardens, thriving in full sun to partial shade with low water needs once established.

Quantity: 1 Live Plant

Container Size: 1 Gallon Nursery Pot

Plant Form: Fully Rooted Live Plant

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, flower production, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• One fully rooted Turk's Cap live plant
• Grown in a 1-gallon nursery container
• Botanical name: Malvaviscus arboreus
• Unique bright red flowers from summer through fall
• Excellent hummingbird and butterfly garden plant
• Attractive ornamental shrub for landscapes
• Low water needs once established
• Prefers full sun to partial shade
• Suitable for garden beds and native plantings
• Hardy in USDA Zones 7–10

🧾 MATERIALS:

• Live Turk's Cap Plant
• Growing Media
• 1 Gallon Nursery Pot

📋 ATTRIBUTES:

Common Name: Turk's Cap
Scientific Name: Malvaviscus arboreus
Plant Type: Flowering Shrub
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Red Flowers / Red Fruit
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil: Well-Drained Soil
Water: Low Once Established
USDA Zone: 7–10

❓ FAQ:

1. What will I receive?
You will receive one fully rooted Turk's Cap live plant growing in a 1-gallon nursery container.

2. Does Turk's Cap attract pollinators?
Yes. The flowers are highly attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, and other nectar-feeding pollinators.

3. Can the fruit be eaten?
The ripe fruit is edible and is also enjoyed by birds and wildlife. (This listing is offered as an ornamental landscape plant.)

4. What growing conditions does Turk's Cap prefer?
It grows best in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil and requires minimal watering after establishment.

5. What USDA zones are suitable for this plant?
Turk's Cap is hardy in USDA Zones 7–10.