Lavender Starflower
Grewia Occidentalis
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 9–11Type ShrubClimate Mediterranean

Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 9–11
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Shrub
- Family
- Tiliaceae
- Climate
- Mediterranean
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