Malva subovata

Also Known As

Lavatera 'Bicolor'
Lavatera maritima
Lavatera maritima 'Bicolor'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 10'
W: 6'

planting zones

9a-11

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Malva subovata plant details

Malva subovata is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In spring and summer lavender and magenta flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Malva subovata

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
Mature size: 6 FT wide, 10 FT tall
Flowers: lavender and magenta blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Malva subovata

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

(TREE MALLOW) Fast growing evergreen shrub 6-8’ tall and 8-12’ wide with silvery green lobed leaves and an upright mounding shape. Flowers resembling tropical Hibiscus almost non stop early spring through late fall are lavender pink with rich rose centers and veining. Hummer magnet! Average garden soil with moderate moisture, happiest in sun but will take part shade. USDA Z6

By: Secret Garden Growers

Large, mounding shrub to 8' high and 12' wide with light gray-green, 2-3", maple-like leaves. The showy flowers are white with rose-purple centers and purple veins. This species features a long flowering season from early spring into late fall in coastal regions. Useful as a background shrub or screen. Southern France.

By: Native Sons

A shrubby, evergreen perennial. Felty, grey green, ivy like leaves on woody, upright stems. Throughout the warmer months, large, hibiscus-like, pale pink flowers with a dark magenta centre, are produced in abundance. Prune as necessary. One of the few plants which prefers heavy soil, even clay, as long as it's well drained.