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Lavatara maritima

Tree Mallow

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer:

 

Description

This large, shrubby perennial grows up to 6' and has profuse lavender-pink flowers with maroon highlights. From the Mallow family, the flowers are produced year round and are especially showy in the fall.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

Flower Color

Lavender

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Seascape

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Perennial Border

Special Uses

n/a

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.