Malva Species, Mallow

Lavateraoblongifolia

Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus
Lavatera (lav-uh-TEER-uh)
Species
oblongifolia (ob-long-ee-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Althaea oblongifolia
Lavatera oblongifolia
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Succulent
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood heel cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Southold, New York

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(Zone 9b) | May 2011 | neutral

This plant is quite rare, and grows in the Sierra Nevada mountains, southern Spain. The foliage is unusual for a Lavatera and the leaves...Read More

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