Pavonia (rock Rose)
Pavonia lasiopetala
Native rock rose with pink hibiscus-like blooms that open daily in heat. Soft, deer-resistant Texas shrub.
Landscape use
Native shrub beds, cottage borders, pollinator gardens.
Care
Cut back after freeze. Full sun to light shade. Low water. Foliage damage possible near 28°F; may die to ground in hard freezes.