Abutilon palmeri - Superstition Mallow

Evergreen shrub to 5 ft. Velvety silver green leaves with golden flowers. Blooms in spring, may re-bloom year-round. Attracts butterflies. Native to the Sonoran Desert; hose down occasionally in summer to mimic thunderstorms. Full sun, low water. Tolerates summer-dry clay soils, prefers fast-draining soils. Hardy to 25º F