Abutilon grantii, commonly known as Indian Mallow or Grant’s Abutilon, is a perennial herb native from Mozambique to eastern Cape Province. It typically grows at a moderate rate to a height of 1-3 feet (0.3-0.9 meters) and a width of 1-2 feet (0.3-0.6 meters). This plant is characterized by its maple-like leaves and pendulous, bell-shaped yellow flowers that are quite showy, blooming profusely from spring through fall. The flowers attract pollinators such as bees and hummingbirds.

Indian Mallow is valued for its long flowering season and the ornamental quality of its blooms. It is used in cultivation for border planting, container gardening, and as an accent plant in subtropical and tropical gardens. It thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers medium or fast-draining loam or sandy soils. While it requires medium amounts of water, it is somewhat drought-tolerant once established. There are no major disease problems, but it can be susceptible to pests like whiteflies and aphids. Gardeners should be aware that in some regions, it can self-seed and become weedy if not managed properly.CC BY-SA 4.0