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

Synonym:Lavatera oblongifolia

Category
Shrubs

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Succulent

Foliage Color
Bronze

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)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pink

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Blooms repeatedly

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