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Lavatera cashemiriana

Also Known As

  • Lavatera cachemiriana
  • Lavatera cashmiriana

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 5'
  • W: 4'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Lavatera cashemiriana plant details

Lavatera cashemiriana is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub with blue and green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lavatera cashemiriana

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 5 FT tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lavatera cashemiriana

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The lavatera I've known are all tender annuals, but this one is the odd ball hardy species, all the way to zone 4 by some accounts.

Gardening facts about Lavatera cashemiriana plant

How to Grow Lavatera cashemiriana

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy

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