Zones 6-9, 12-24, 31
Full, Partial
Moderate
Lavatera maritima
Bush Mallow
Malvaceae
Evergreen, Shrubs
LAVATERAThese easy-to-grow plants bear blossoms resembling single hollyhocks (Alcea).
Lavatera maritimaNative to western Mediterranean. Grows quickly to 6–8 ft. tall and about as wide, with gray-green, 2 1/2-in. maple-like leaves and a summer-long show of light pink, 2–3-in. flowers with dark rose veining and a deep purple center. Open grower; cut back hard to keep it compact. Needs partial to full shade in Zones 12 and 13.
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