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Malacothamnus fasciculatus 'Edgewood'

Also Known As

  • Edgewood Chaparral Mallow

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 6'
  • W: 6'

planting zones

  • 9b-11

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Malacothamnus fasciculatus 'Edgewood' plant details

Malacothamnus fasciculatus 'Edgewood' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Malacothamnus fasciculatus 'Edgewood'

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 fasciculatus 'Edgewood'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Open, evergreen shrub to 6' with vigorous, spreading rhizomes. The gray-green, shallowly lobed leaves give way to soft pink flowers in open panicles. Best in full sun with infrequent summer water, the chaparral mallow is useful on dry slopes mixed with other native shrubs or combined with Mediterranean perennials and shrubs. Hardy to 20F. Coastal ranges of California and Baja California.

Gardening facts about Malacothamnus fasciculatus 'Edgewood' plant

How to Grow Malacothamnus fasciculatus 'Edgewood'

  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • low

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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