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    Malacothamnus palmeri

    Also Known As

    • Palmer's Bush Mallow

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 6'
    • W: 6'

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

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    Malacothamnus palmeri plant details

    Malacothamnus palmeri is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Malacothamnus palmeri

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

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Malacothamnus palmeri

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Vibrant green foliage year-round gives to small bright pink flowers throughout the summer. Coastal native (Big Sur Area). Butterfly plant. Hardy to 10F.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Gardening facts about Malacothamnus palmeri plant

    How to Grow Malacothamnus palmeri

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-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 jonesii

    aka Slender Bush Mallow

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 6'

    Width: 6'

    • sun
    • low
    Photo of Malacothamnus jonesii by Cactus Jungle
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