Malva thuringiaca
(sold as Rosea)
Family: Malvaceae
Common names: TREE LAVATERA, TREE MALLOW
Synonym: Lavatera thuringiaca rosea
Native to: Central Europe, Southeastern Europe
Plant
Type: perennial
Forms: clumping, erect, open form
Leaves deciduous
Leaves evergreen
Max height: 6.6 feet
Max width: 5.25 feet
Flower
pink, secondary color present
Leaf
light
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, evergreen, growth rate fast
Exposure: part shade, sun
Fast growing
Propagates by: seed
flowers in summer
Soil type: wide range
USDA Zone: zone 9 to +20 f
Temp. range: +20 to +30 °F
Water: regular
Butterflies that feed on this plant
