Malacothamnus fremontii

Also Known As

Fremonts Bush Mallow

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'
W: 6'

planting zones

8a-10b

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Malacothamnus fremontii plant details

Malacothamnus fremontii is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in clay and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Malacothamnus fremontii

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT wide, 6 FT tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: long-blooming, native plant, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Malacothamnus fremontii

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: clay and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Snow white stems & leaves & porcelain pink flowers make this California Native shrub a very ethereal addition to the dry garden. Requiring no summer water once established, this beautiful native can grow taller than 6’, staying upright, & not wider than tall. It also has the audacity to bloom from April all the way through till Autumn! Prefers good drainage, but tolerates clay soil, as well as deer, & heat, too! Stays evergreen, but for best appearance prune hard in late autumn or early spring.