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Lavatera thuringiaca (Tree Mallow, Tree Lavatera)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 21819

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Malvales Family: Malvaceae Genus: Lavatera Species: Lavatera thuringiaca

Common Names add Tree Lavatera edit | delete Tree Mallow edit | delete Plant Types edit Deciduous Drought Tolerant   Zones / Hardiness edit 4b (to -20 F / -29 C) 5a (to -15 F / -26 C) 5b (to -10 F / -23 C) 6a (to -5 F / -21 C) 6b (to 0 F / -18 C) 7a (to 5 F / -15 C) 7b (to 10 F / -12 C) 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)   Height (Maximum) edit 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)   Spread (Maximum) edit 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)   Flowering Start edit June   Flowering End edit October   Leaf Colour edit Green - Light Green - Medium Grey-Green   Leaf Shape edit   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Border/Bed Butterfly Garden Coastal Garden Cottage Garden Flower Arranging/Drying Low Maintenance Garden Wildflower Garden   Sun Exposure edit Full Sun   Soil Types edit Well-drained   Soil pH edit 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic) 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic) 7.0 (Neutral) 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline)   Bloom Colour edit Red Pink Violet   Wildlife Value edit Bees Butterflies (nectar source) Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Slug / Snail Resistant   Propagation Techniques edit Seed Division Stem Cutting   Skill Level edit   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below small soft wood shrub type plant edit | delete Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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