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Pavonia

Pavonia hastata
In the United States: Naturalized · also called spearleaf swampmallow

Pavonia hastata produces abundant saucer-shaped pink flowers with dark centers that attract honeybees primarily for pollen, with moderate nectar rewards supporting foraging activity. Blooms peak in midsummer and continue into fall, offering a reliable late-season resource in warm climates. The shrub thrives in sunny, well-drained locations and may need pruning to prevent legginess, but is generally resilient to drought once established.

Nectarmedium
Pollenmedium
Bloom (US) June–October
TypePerennial
Sunfull
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