Lavatera arborea
Commom Tree Mallow
Description
Lavatera arborea is a tree-like plant that reaches 34"-48" tall. During the summer to the first frost, shades of pink or white may be seen on this plant, which could be a biennial, perennial or annual. It takes full sun and needs well-drained soil. It is a good cut flower plant. Flowers may have 2-7 petals and are funnel-shaped. The leaves have distinctive white markings and fade to green when it gets warm.
Sun
Full
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Group plants with similar water needs together so that some plants aren't over watered to meet the needs of their more thirsty neighbors.
Never include shrub and lawn areas in the same sprinkler zone.