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Kitaibelia vitifolia

Also Known As

Kitaibela vitifolia

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 5'-10'
W: 3'

planting zones

5a-8b

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Kitaibelia vitifolia plant details

Kitaibelia vitifolia is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - low water. Does well in acidic, alkaline and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Kitaibelia vitifolia

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 5 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: big leaves, rare

GROWING CONDITIONS for Kitaibelia vitifolia

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low

Soil needs: acidic, alkaline and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An imposing and undemanding Mallow from the area once called Yugoslavia, this robust (to 6') perennial has bold, maple-like leaves (silvery when young to 8" across with age) and a stalk-full of small white-to-pink flowers. S/M

By: Forestfarm

This captivating perennial shrub is astonishing to behold and rarely seen. Malva-like leaves form a pure white, shallow cup revealing the green calyx behind the petals. It grows to 6-8 ft, forming a massive clump of tall stems from a huge rootstock. Totally alluring! Rare, rare, rare.

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

Here is an odd Mallow that every collector needs to grow at least once and this is our year. A robust Croatian which gives the impression of a bushy Maple-leafed Hollyhock with clusters of 2" white flowers. The petals open at the base showing the green calyx behind as a 5 pointed star.