Pavonia lasiopetala (Texas Rock Rose). In my zone (9a), grows to Be 3-4'H x 4-5'W. Chihuahuan desert native deciduous perennial shrub. Tolerates clay soil & drought. May be short lived, but reseeds readily (but not aggressively). Full sun. Fast/moderate grower. Does not like to be transplanted. Great rebloom without deadheading, proportional in size to the most recent rain. Has at least some blooms on it all spring, summer, and fall, and loads up with green buds for a big show after every big rain. Neither the leaves nor the flowers ever looks thirsty, tired, diseased, or rain-beaten. No fragrance. I only wish that I liked hot pink more! If you love bold color and you live in the subtropics, you MUST have this plant! Stick it in the ground where it has space to sprawl, and walk away.
