Lavatera 'Lavender Lady' has small pale-violet flowers with darker veining over a long period in summer and fall. The effect is a bit more demure than the larger, pink-flowered cultivars but sometimes demure and lavender is exactly what you need. Tree mallow are tall, upright subshrubs that bloom from summer to fall with showy, hibiscus-like flowers. They love full sun and are very drought tolerant once established. Use them in the perennial border, in containers, and in hot, dry sunny areas. Attracts a range of pollinators. Deer resistant.