Malva assurgentiflora

$10.90$30.25

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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

 

Ecological Value

Attracts the West Coast Lady Butterfly plus several others

Container

2-Gal, 2-Gal-O, 4-Gal, 5-Gal-O, D-40-O, TB4-O, 1-Gal, 5-Gal, 5-GalS, D-40, D-40S, TB4

Historical Uses

Traditionally, mallow was used by Native Americans to treat broken bones, sores, swelling and injuries.

Distribution

Endemic to California, native to Channel Islands

Elevation

From 0 to 660 feet

Communities
Habitat

Coastal bluffs below 1000 feet