Lavatera assurgentiflora
Tree Mallow
Plant Facts
Scientific Name | Lavatera assurgentiflora |
Principal Common Name | Tree Mallow |
Common Name(s) | |
Synonym | |
Description | Erect flowering shrub native to California with maple-like leaves and rosy lavender flowers with white stripes. |
General Comments | The flowers resemble those of the Hollyhocks. It can be sheared heavily to keep dense. |
Origin | |
Nativity | S. Calif. Channel Islands |
Height Range | 12 - 0 FT |
Spread Range | 12 - 0 FT |
Flower Showy | Y |
Warning | |
Sunset Zones | 14 : 15 : 16 : 17 : 18 : 19 : 20 : 21 : 22 : 23 : 24 |
USDA Zones | |
Leaf Color | Medium Green : Pale green |
Leaf Texture | Toothed |
Form | Shrub |
Flower Color | Rosy Lavender with white stripes |
Flower Time | Spring : Summer |
Months | |
Ease of Growing | Easy |
Light Preferences | Sun (minimum 8 hours direct sun) |
Soil Preferences | Well-drained |
Watering Preferences | Medium : Sparse |
Outstanding Features | Color : Drought tolerant : Flower : Seaside tolerant : Wind Resistant |
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