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

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Tiliaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Lavender Starflower (Grewia Occidentalis) — It can be trained as a small tree, espaliered against a wall, or grown as a border plant in garden, image 62

Lavender Starflower (Grewia Occidentalis) — which measure about 1 to 2 inches long, image 63

Lavender Starflower (Grewia Occidentalis) — green backdrop for the delicate flush of purple blossoms; it attracts birds and butterflies, image 64

Lavender Starflower (Grewia Occidentalis) — While it thrives in full sun to partial shade, it requires well-drained soil for optimal growth, image 65

Lavender Starflower (Grewia Occidentalis) — The Lavender Starflower is drought-tolerant once established; is famed for its star-shaped, image 66

Lavender Starflower (Grewia Occidentalis) — but for best blooming results; the Lavender Starflower is drought-tolerant once established, image 67

Lavender Starflower (Grewia Occidentalis) — regular watering is recommended.<br><br>For a touch of vibrant color and texture in your client's garden

Lavender Starflower (Grewia Occidentalis) — but for best blooming results

Lavender Starflower (Grewia Occidentalis) — While it thrives in full sun to partial shade, it requires well-drained soil for optimal growth

Lavender Starflower (Grewia Occidentalis) — with the botanical name Grewia occidentalis

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

Lavender Starflower (Grewia Occidentalis) — blooming profusely from late spring to early fall

Lavender Starflower (Grewia Occidentalis) — star-shaped flowers in a soft lavender hue

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

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

Lavender Starflower (Grewia Occidentalis) — native to the southern regions of Africa

Lavender Starflower (Grewia Occidentalis) — lavender-hued flowers that bloom profusely through spring and summer

Lavender Starflower (Grewia Occidentalis) — is famed for its star-shaped

Lavender Starflower (Grewia Occidentalis) — Thrives in full sun to partial shade, with moderate water needs

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