Malva assurgentiflora
Family: Malvaceae
Common names: MALVA ROSA, TREE MALLOW
Synonym: Lavatera assurgentiflora
Native to: Naturalized California And Baja California, Southwest United States
Plant
Type: shrub
Forms: erect, open form
Leaves deciduous
Max height: 19.6 feet
Max width: 19.6 feet
Flower
magenta/purple, secondary color present
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, bird, specific butterfly species
Plant part consumed by birds: fruit, insects
Bird uses plant for shelter or cover or cavity: cavities
Plant features: deciduous
Exposure: sun, windy location
Windy location OK
Landscape uses: hedge or edging, screen
Propagates by: seed
flowers in summer
Soil type: wide range
USDA Zones: zone 9 to +20 f, zone 10 to +30 f
Temp. range: +20 to +40 °F
Water: moderate
Butterflies that feed on this plant
