Common Tree Mallow
Lavatera Arborea
Overview
The Common Tree Mallow (Lavatera arborea), a fast-growing perennial, adds a splash of color with its deep-pink to purple blooms. Reaching up to 6-10 feet tall and 3-5 feet wide, it flourishes in full sun and well-drained soil, thriving in USDA Zones 8-10. Its broad, lobed leaves and summer to fall flowering period make it a striking choice for coastal landscapes, providing a lush backdrop or vibrant accent.
Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 3–10Type Annual, Biennial, PerennialClimate Temperate
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Extra in Summer, Medium
- USDA zones
- 3–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Annual, Biennial, Perennial
- Family
- Malvaceae
- Climate
- Temperate
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