Botanical Name: Lavatera thuringiaca
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Common Name: Tree Mallow  
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Annual

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

Lavender, Pink, Violet, White

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

Brown

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

Tree mallows are a lovely group of woody, flowering plants, which, unfortunately, are not very winter hardy so are best treated as an annual. They can grow 3 to 5 feet tall, and have hibiscus-like flowers mid to late summer. Flower colors tend to be in the pinks to lavenders, and blend well with ornamental grasses and larger perennials. Does well in containers, though again, don't be surprised if it doesn't over-winter.