Lineage: Ranch-Selected Texas Native | Soil: Organic Heritage Mineral Blend
Our Pink Turk’s Cap (Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii) is an Artisan Grown variation of a Texas legend. While the classic red is a staple, our rare Pink variety offers a softer, sophisticated look that glows in the dappled light of the Texas understory. Our Turk's Cap is field-forged to handle the real Hill Country—thriving in everything from the deep shade of a Live Oak to the blistering edge of a limestone patio.
We begin with our surroundings. Every plant we grow starts as a hand-selected cutting taken from vigorous, wild-growing mature plants found on our ranch or within a strict 10-mile radius. This ensures our plants carry the specific site-adapted genetics required to handle the unique mineral profile and erratic weather of the Dripping Springs and Austin corridor. By propagating from local, wild-tempered mothers, we ensure your Turk's Cap possesses the true genetic integrity needed to thrive in our native soil.
These wild-harvested cuttings are planted directly into our outdoor silica sand propagation beds. This is a "roots-first" approach forces the cutting to immediately prioritize a deep-diving, vertical root system to find stability and moisture in the sand. We don't use high-humidity misting tents; we let nature decide which cuttings have the raw strength to earn their place. Only after they have established a robust, earth-seeking anchor are they carefully transitioned into our proprietary, mineral-dense organic soil.
As the strongest survivors transition into their final phase, they are potted into deep, air-pruning pots. This critical step uses the dry Texas air to naturally prune root tips, forcing the plant to develop a massive, hyper-fibrous root system without circling. Once potted, they “rest” under the dappled shade of our Texas Live Oak trees until ready for transport. This multi-phase approach ensures every plant leaving our ranch has been "performance-tested" and is biologically prepared for a resilient, irrigation-free life once established.
A sprawling, shade-tolerant perennial that provides relentless color and essential wildlife support.
Hummingbird Magnet: The unique, turbinate flowers—which never fully open—are a favorite of ruby-throated hummingbirds as well as butterflies and bees. The highly nectar-rich flowers bloom continuously from spring until the first hard frost and also offers pollen.
The Shade Solution: One of the few native flowering perennials that thrives in the deep, difficult shade beneath mature oaks, junipers and elms where other plants fail.
Edible & Ecological: The flowers and the small, red marble-like fruits ("Mexican Apples") are edible, offering a mild, cucumber-like flavor. The continuously produced fruits are an important food source for wildlife and a special favorite of mockingbirds and other local songbirds.
Tough as Nails: Remarkably pest-resistant and deer-tolerant once established, it is a reliable choice for the lower-maintenance areas of your landscape.
Field-grown, sun-tempered, and air-pruned. Delivered in a 4.5” Deep Square Pot with a vertical 5”, robust root system designed to anchor deep into our rocky Hill Country soil, ensuring this perennial returns with more vigor year after year.
Turk’s Cap is incredibly versatile. While it is famous for its shade tolerance, it can handle full sun in the Hill Country if given a bit more moisture. For the best look, plant it in part-shade and cut it back to about 6 inches from the ground in late winter to encourage a fresh, dense flush of spring growth.
For a "Soft Contemporary" shade garden and wildlife fruit forest, pair the Pink Turk’s Cap with our Beautyberry. The neon-purple berries of the Beautyberry create a stunning textural backdrop for the delicate pink blooms of the Turk’s Cap and will attract a constant flourish of pollinators and songbirds.
Lineage: Ranch-Selected Texas Native | Soil: Organic Heritage Mineral Blend
Our Pink Turk’s Cap (Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii) is an Artisan Grown variation of a Texas legend. While the classic red is a staple, our rare Pink variety offers a softer, sophisticated look that glows in the dappled light of the Texas understory. Our Turk's Cap is field-forged to handle the real Hill Country—thriving in everything from the deep shade of a Live Oak to the blistering edge of a limestone patio.
We begin with our surroundings. Every plant we grow starts as a hand-selected cutting taken from vigorous, wild-growing mature plants found on our ranch or within a strict 10-mile radius. This ensures our plants carry the specific site-adapted genetics required to handle the unique mineral profile and erratic weather of the Dripping Springs and Austin corridor. By propagating from local, wild-tempered mothers, we ensure your Turk's Cap possesses the true genetic integrity needed to thrive in our native soil.
These wild-harvested cuttings are planted directly into our outdoor silica sand propagation beds. This is a "roots-first" approach forces the cutting to immediately prioritize a deep-diving, vertical root system to find stability and moisture in the sand. We don't use high-humidity misting tents; we let nature decide which cuttings have the raw strength to earn their place. Only after they have established a robust, earth-seeking anchor are they carefully transitioned into our proprietary, mineral-dense organic soil.
As the strongest survivors transition into their final phase, they are potted into deep, air-pruning pots. This critical step uses the dry Texas air to naturally prune root tips, forcing the plant to develop a massive, hyper-fibrous root system without circling. Once potted, they “rest” under the dappled shade of our Texas Live Oak trees until ready for transport. This multi-phase approach ensures every plant leaving our ranch has been "performance-tested" and is biologically prepared for a resilient, irrigation-free life once established.
A sprawling, shade-tolerant perennial that provides relentless color and essential wildlife support.
Hummingbird Magnet: The unique, turbinate flowers—which never fully open—are a favorite of ruby-throated hummingbirds as well as butterflies and bees. The highly nectar-rich flowers bloom continuously from spring until the first hard frost and also offers pollen.
The Shade Solution: One of the few native flowering perennials that thrives in the deep, difficult shade beneath mature oaks, junipers and elms where other plants fail.
Edible & Ecological: The flowers and the small, red marble-like fruits ("Mexican Apples") are edible, offering a mild, cucumber-like flavor. The continuously produced fruits are an important food source for wildlife and a special favorite of mockingbirds and other local songbirds.
Tough as Nails: Remarkably pest-resistant and deer-tolerant once established, it is a reliable choice for the lower-maintenance areas of your landscape.
Field-grown, sun-tempered, and air-pruned. Delivered in a 4.5” Deep Square Pot with a vertical 5”, robust root system designed to anchor deep into our rocky Hill Country soil, ensuring this perennial returns with more vigor year after year.
Turk’s Cap is incredibly versatile. While it is famous for its shade tolerance, it can handle full sun in the Hill Country if given a bit more moisture. For the best look, plant it in part-shade and cut it back to about 6 inches from the ground in late winter to encourage a fresh, dense flush of spring growth.
For a "Soft Contemporary" shade garden and wildlife fruit forest, pair the Pink Turk’s Cap with our Beautyberry. The neon-purple berries of the Beautyberry create a stunning textural backdrop for the delicate pink blooms of the Turk’s Cap and will attract a constant flourish of pollinators and songbirds.
Our plants are intentionally cultivated to be site-adapted and focus their energy on growing larger, faster, and healthier below ground so they can take-off above ground once planted. All plants are grown to prioritize dense, downward-oriented root systems that allow rapid establishment in non-irrigated, deer-pressured landscapes.
Water and cage until established. Even for deer resistant plants, expect browsing, especially during drought — survival comes from the roots.
