Lavatera thuringiaca – Tree Mallow
M grew these old Finnish heirlooms from seed, 2007, planted in large bed, will be trying these in wild field next year 2009
Family: Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus: Lavatera (lav-uh-TEER-uh)
Species: thuringiaca (thur-in-jee-AH-kuh)
Category:
Perennials
Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing:
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Bloom Color:
Pink
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage:
Deciduous
Veined
Propagation Methods:
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
