Pelotazo
Abutilon incanum
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
24"–60" H × 24"–48" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AZ, CO, NM
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Pelotazo is a drought-tolerant native shrub that produces small orange or yellow cup-shaped flowers throughout the summer months. This compact plant maintains a rounded form and thrives in hot, dry conditions with minimal care once established.
In an HOA neighborhood
Pelotazo takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Can appear scraggly and informal
- May look sparse when dormant
- Flowers and growth habit too wild for most HOA standards
Wildlife value
The abundant summer blooms attract bees and butterflies, providing nectar from May through August. This native plant supports local pollinator populations during peak summer heat when many other flowers fade.
Common questions
- How much sun does Pelotazo need?
- Pelotazo grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Pelotazo bloom?
- Pelotazo blooms in May, June, July, and August.
- Where is Pelotazo native?
- Pelotazo (Abutilon incanum) is native to AZ, CO, NM, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Pelotazo attract?
- Pelotazo draws bees and butterflies.
- Is Pelotazo HOA-friendly?
- Pelotazo takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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