Thuringian Mallow

Lavatera Thuringiaca

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Overview

The Tomentose Tree Mallow, Lavatera thuringiaca, is a hardy, herbaceous perennial with striking pink blooms. It reaches 5-8 ft tall, flourishing in full sun and well-drained soil. This mallow's dense, silver-fuzzy foliage adds textural contrast. Blooms appear abundantly midsummer to early fall, attracting pollinators. Space plants 2-3 ft apart for a lush display. Hardy in zones 5-9, it's ideal for mixed borders or as a garden focal point.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 8–10

Thuringian Mallow (Lavatera Thuringiaca) — The Tomentose Tree Mallow, Lavatera thuringiaca, is a hardy, herbaceous perennial with striking pink blooms

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Malvaceae

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Thuringian Mallow (Lavatera Thuringiaca) — broadleaf evergreen / shrub with pink and red blooms

Thuringian Mallow (Lavatera Thuringiaca) — It reaches 5-8 ft tall, flourishing in full sun and well-drained soil; palmate leaves that exhibit a downy

Thuringian Mallow (Lavatera Thuringiaca) — The Tomentose Tree Mallow, Lavatera thuringiaca, is a hardy, herbaceous perennial with striking pink blooms; blooms

Thuringian Mallow (Lavatera Thuringiaca) — broadleaf evergreen / shrub for full or half

Thuringian Mallow (Lavatera Thuringiaca) — This mallow's dense, silver-fuzzy foliage adds textural contrast; these open-faced blooms can measure up to 3 inches

Thuringian Mallow (Lavatera Thuringiaca) — Blooms appear abundantly midsummer to early fall, attracting pollinators; broadleaf evergreen / shrub with pink and

Thuringian Mallow (Lavatera Thuringiaca) — Space plants 2-3 ft apart for a lush display; hardy in zones 5-9, it's ideal for mixed borders or as a garden focal

Thuringian Mallow (Lavatera Thuringiaca) — Hardy in zones 5-9, it's ideal for mixed borders or as a garden focal point; velvety layer not only contributes to

Thuringian Mallow (Lavatera Thuringiaca) — The Tomentose Tree Mallow; it is advisable to provide some shelter from strong winds to protect its tall stature

Thuringian Mallow (Lavatera Thuringiaca) — This plant typically reaches an imposing height of 4 to 6 feet with a spread of 3 to 4 feet; scientifically known as

Thuringian Mallow (Lavatera Thuringiaca) — making it a commanding presence in any garden setting.<br><br>With its robust; the Tomentose Tree Mallow is adorned

Thuringian Mallow (Lavatera Thuringiaca) — palmate leaves that exhibit a downy; this plant serves as an enchanting addition that brings height

Thuringian Mallow (Lavatera Thuringiaca) — scientifically known as Lavatera thuringiaca; the Tomentose Tree Mallow, Lavatera thuringiaca, is a hardy

Thuringian Mallow (Lavatera Thuringiaca) — grayish coating - hence the moniker 'tomentose'; this mallow's dense, silver-fuzzy foliage adds textural contrast

Thuringian Mallow (Lavatera Thuringiaca) — velvety layer not only contributes to the plant's unique texture but also helps in conserving moisture; making it a

Thuringian Mallow (Lavatera Thuringiaca) — making it relatively drought-tolerant once established.<br><br>From midsummer to early fall; often with striking

Thuringian Mallow (Lavatera Thuringiaca) — the Tomentose Tree Mallow is adorned with a profusion of showy blossoms; pink and red flowers in the garden

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