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California Native Plant

Lavatera assurgentiflora

Island Tree Mallow

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Information by:         Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

Description

This is a fast growing, evergreen, flowering shrub that works great as a foundation planting or windbreak. They require little maintenance other than occasional shearing to keep it dense.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

Flower Color

Lavender, Pink, Red, White

Flower Season

Summer, Constant

Leaf Color

Green, Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.