Lavatera assurgentiflora 'Purisima'

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Purisima Island Tree Mallow

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Susan Frommer

Description

This evergreen shrub will grow 12' tall and 12' wide. It has large green leaves with rosy lavender flowers that bloom most of the year.

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

6-12'

Width Range

6-12'

Flower Color

Lavender

Flower Season

Constant

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

Grey

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Tropical

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Park, Walkways

Special Uses

n/a

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Move turf away form sidewalks and pavement.

Instead plant shrubs or groundcovers next to the pavement, and water with low-flow drip or bubbler system to eliminate runoff from turf sprinklers