Malacothamnus fasciculatus |
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Chaparral Mallow |
Description
This medium-size shrub grows 8' tall and 8' wide and has fuzzy leaves on its underside with lavender white flowers that bloom in spring.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6', 6-12'
Flower Color
Lavender, White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green, Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Seascape, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Background
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Fire Resistant, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.