red vein Indian mallow
Callianthe striata
USDA zones8 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size4 to 6 feet tall3 to 4 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Red vein Indian mallow (Callianthe striata) is a shrub for borders, containers, and xeriscape beds. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full or part sun, average moisture, and sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. It stays evergreen and blooms in spring, summer, and autumn. Butterflies and hummingbirds visit the flowers. It grows 47 to 71 inches tall, and it asks for little care.
Pairs well with Pomegranate, Vermillionaire cuphea, Mondo grass, and Century plant.