Lavatera maritima |
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Tree Mallow |
This large, shrubby perennial grows up to 6' and has profuse lavender-pink flowers with maroon highlights. Bloom period is spring through fall. Evergreen leaves are gray green and lobed. It prefers full to part sun with moderate watering.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6', 6-12'
Flower Color
Lavender
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Apply as little fertilizer as possible.
If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.