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    Malacothamnus jonesii

    Also Known As

    • Slender Bush Mallow

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 6'
    • W: 6'

    planting zones

    • 9b-11

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    Malacothamnus jonesii plant details

    Malacothamnus jonesii is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Malacothamnus jonesii

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: malvaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 0 - 6 FT - wide, 0 - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Malacothamnus jonesii

    USDA Zones: 9b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The butterflies flock to the small pink flowers that cover the plant throughout the summer. Good for hedges and along fences. Hardy to 15°F. Coastal California Native Evergreen Shrub

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Gardening facts about Malacothamnus jonesii plant

    How to Grow Malacothamnus jonesii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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    Malacothamnus fasciculatus

    aka Bush Mallow

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 6'-15'

    Width: 5'-10'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Malacothamnus fasciculatus close-up, flower by Stan Shebs
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    Malacothamnus fremontii

    aka Fremonts Bush Mallow

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6'

    Width: 6'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Malacothamnus fremontii flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Malacothamnus palmeri

    aka Palmer's Bush Mallow

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 6'

    Width: 6'

    • sun
    • occasional
    Photo of Malacothamnus palmeri by Cactus Jungle
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