Lavender Starflower

Grewia Occidentalis

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Overview

The Lavender Starflower (Grewia occidentalis) is a charming shrub, growing 6-10 feet tall and wide. This resilient plant presents small, star-shaped flowers in a soft lavender hue, blooming profusely from late spring to early fall. Its lush green foliage offers a dense, rounded habit, ideal for informal hedges. Thrives in full sun to partial shade, with moderate water needs. Hardy in USDA Zones 9-11.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 9–11Climate Mediterranean

Lavender Starflower (Grewia Occidentalis) — The Lavender Starflower (Grewia occidentalis) is a charming shrub, growing 6-10 feet tall and wide

Lavender Starflower (Grewia Occidentalis) — green backdrop for the delicate flush of purple blossoms

Lavender Starflower (Grewia Occidentalis) — which measure about 1 to 2 inches long

Lavender Starflower (Grewia Occidentalis) — It can be trained as a small tree, espaliered against a wall, or grown as a border plant in garden beds

Lavender Starflower (Grewia Occidentalis) — the Lavender Starflower offers a manageable size suitable for a variety of garden applications

Lavender Starflower (Grewia Occidentalis) — incorporating the Lavender Starflower will not disappoint

Lavender Starflower (Grewia Occidentalis) — It attracts birds and butterflies

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Tiliaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Lavender Starflower (Grewia Occidentalis) — The Lavender Starflower is drought-tolerant once established

Lavender Starflower (Grewia Occidentalis) — green backdrop for the delicate flush of purple blossoms

Lavender Starflower (Grewia Occidentalis) — which measure about 1 to 2 inches long

Lavender Starflower (Grewia Occidentalis) — It can be trained as a small tree, espaliered against a wall, or grown as a border plant in garden beds

Lavender Starflower (Grewia Occidentalis) — the Lavender Starflower offers a manageable size suitable for a variety of garden applications

Lavender Starflower (Grewia Occidentalis) — incorporating the Lavender Starflower will not disappoint

Lavender Starflower (Grewia Occidentalis) — It attracts birds and butterflies

Lavender Starflower (Grewia Occidentalis) — enriching the biodiversity of the garden while requiring minimal maintenance

Lavender Starflower (Grewia Occidentalis) — a true gem in any landscape design

Lavender Starflower (Grewia Occidentalis) — lavender flowers in the garden

Lavender Starflower (Grewia Occidentalis) — shrub with lavender blooms

Lavender Starflower (Grewia Occidentalis) — shrub for full

Lavender Starflower (Grewia Occidentalis) — The Lavender Starflower (Grewia occidentalis) is a charming shrub, growing 6-10 feet tall and wide; its lush green

Lavender Starflower (Grewia Occidentalis) — star-shaped flowers in a soft lavender hue; the Lavender Starflower offers a manageable size suitable for a variety

Lavender Starflower (Grewia Occidentalis) — blooming profusely from late spring to early fall; regular watering is recommended.<br><br>For a touch of vibrant

Lavender Starflower (Grewia Occidentalis) — Its lush green foliage offers a dense, rounded habit, ideal for informal hedges; shrub for full

Lavender Starflower (Grewia Occidentalis) — Thrives in full sun to partial shade, with moderate water needs; is a versatile and ornamental shrub that promises

Lavender Starflower (Grewia Occidentalis) — with the botanical name Grewia occidentalis; green backdrop for the delicate flush of purple blossoms

Lavender Starflower (Grewia Occidentalis) — is a versatile and ornamental shrub that promises to add both beauty and texture to your landscape, image 32

Lavender Starflower (Grewia Occidentalis) — native to the southern regions of Africa; blooming profusely from late spring to early fall

Lavender Starflower (Grewia Occidentalis) — is famed for its star-shaped; lavender-hued flowers that bloom profusely through spring and summer

Lavender Starflower (Grewia Occidentalis) — lavender-hued flowers that bloom profusely through spring and summer; but for best blooming results

Lavender Starflower (Grewia Occidentalis) — the Lavender Starflower offers a manageable size suitable for a variety of garden applications; shrub with lavender

Lavender Starflower (Grewia Occidentalis) — It can be trained as a small tree, espaliered against a wall, or grown as a border plant in garden beds; with the

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