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Abutilon theophrasti (Velvet leaf, China Jute)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 21674



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Malvales
Family: Malvaceae
Genus: Abutilon
Species: Abutilon theophrasti
 
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  • Annual
  • Invasive
  • Weed
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Height (Maximum) edit
  • 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)
Flowering Start edit
  • June
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  • Low Maintenance Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
Soil Types edit
  • Tolerant of Most Types
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Bloom Colour edit
  • Yellow/Gold
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Propagation Techniques edit
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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  • Pick seed pods off before they ripen to keep under control edit | delete
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aythya-camellia (860) wrote on Dec 01 2009
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It would appear to grow excellently as an annual here in northern Ohio.

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Other names for this plant:
Abutilon abutilon
Abutilon avicennae



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