BOTANICAL: Abelmoschus moschatus (syn. Hibiscus abelmoschus) PRONOUNCED: a-bel-MOS-kus MOSS-kuh-tus COMMON: Musk mallow LIGHT: Bright shade to full sun HEIGHT: 1ft. - 6 ft. x 2 ft. COLORS: Yellow, red or pink. COMMENTS: This Asian native and member of the mallow family bears large flowers with white centers. A tender, trailing perennial which enjoys a rich, moderately dry soil. Not commonly seen in American gardens, but if you are fortunate to obtain seeds, sow outdoors after the soil has warmed. Nick the seeds, then soak them overnight. They will sink in the water when they are ready to be planted. In hot climates it is best to grow this annual in filtered sunlight. Blooms to frost. Hardy in Zones 9 - 11.