Anisodontea capensis 'El Rayo'

Anisodontea capensis 'El Rayo'

A compact flowering evergreen shrub that blooms for several months. This plant is in USDA / Sunset Zone 9. Started blooming in February with no apparent aversion to light frost.

Grows relatively fast to 3' x 3' with arching branches. Flower is darker than shown, was taken in morning sun. Tropical looking flower is about 2" across and leaf size of about 4" x 4". 

Offers the Hibiscus look with a more compact size, long blooming cycle.
In Zone 9, almost always has some bloom on it. Observed one planted with some afternoon shade. 

MWELO - Guide to water use by plants

Landscape Design & Installation Update in California 

2015 Updated MWELO

"Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance"

For complete information regarding this updated ordinance, please visit 

'Department of Water Resources' for further guidance.

http://www.water.ca.gov/wateruseefficiency/landscapeordinance/


For Roseville Home Owners, you call also visit your city's site:
https://www.roseville.ca.us/gov/development_services/planning_division/water_efficient_landscape_ordinance.asp