Rock Rose

Honeybees visit Pavonia lasiopetala primarily for its rich nectar, with flowers blooming profusely from late spring through fall, providing a consistent forage source during summer dearth periods in its native range. Pollen is available but secondary to nectar rewards. This drought-tolerant shrub requires no special management beyond full sun exposure and well-drained soil, though it may die back in colder zones and resprout as a perennial.