Malva assurgentiflora
$10.90 – $14.30
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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, 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 |
