Island mallow

Island Tree Mallow is a fast growing evergreen shrub that grows about 10″ tall and 10′ wide.

Island Tree Mallow produces bright pink-lavender, tropical looking flowers. It is an extremely fast grower and great for an informal hedge or specimen. It can also be trained as a small tree.

The long blooming season spans from spring until summer. Adapts to many soil types, but prefers good drainage. Gophers like this one.

Previously named Lavatera assurgentiflora.

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade

Water: Dry, Light

Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand, Rocky

Other: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Birds, Drought Tolerant