Turk's Cap - Malvaviscus arboreus Giant • Mature height: 5-8 feet

• Mature height: 5-8 feet

Elephant ears' attributes become more defined when they mature

With its ability to grow indoors

but the wonderful scent will lead your nose to them

finger-like roots are edible

Turk's Cap - Malvaviscus arboreus Giant • Mature height: 5-8 feetTurk's Cap is a bush loved by butterflies from the Malvaceae family (cotton, hibiscus, hollyhock, okra, and more). Lively red (and sometimes white) blooms dot the plant in the summer and continue into the fall. It has a few common names, such as Drummond's Turk's Cap, Wax Mallow, Red Mallow, Texas Mallow, and Sleeping Hibiscus; however, its most common name is Turk's Cap since it's said to resemble a Turkish turban. Turk's Cap is easy to grow in