Malacothamnus fasciculatus 'Casitas'

Also Known As

Casitas Bush Mallow

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

8b-12

Malacothamnus fasciculatus 'Casitas' plant details

Malacothamnus fasciculatus 'Casitas' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue and white foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees, birds, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Malacothamnus fasciculatus 'Casitas'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and white
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Malacothamnus fasciculatus 'Casitas'

USDA Zones: 8b - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The sharply lobed grey foliage of this westerner forms "grey puffs in the chaparral" (Suncrest) of S. California where it is graced in late summer by exquisite silvery pink "mallow" flowers; tough but may spread. S/D/GDr

By: Forestfarm

Gardening facts about Malacothamnus fasciculatus 'Casitas' plant

How to Grow Malacothamnus fasciculatus 'Casitas'

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- clay
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty

Features

Foliage Color
- white
- blue
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- birds
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy