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Tree Mallow
Lavatera maritima
shrub☀️ full sun💧 low water
A vigorous Mediterranean shrub with soft, gray-green foliage and abundant pink or lavender mallow flowers throughout warm months. Excellent for coastal gardens and drought-tolerant landscapes.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
moderate
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 8a to Zone 10bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 6 to 8Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
pioneer
Native Range
Mediterranean region, North Africa
Function & Care
biomass/mulcherosion controlpollinator nectary
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation