| Botanical Name: | Lavatera trimstris |
| Life Cycle: | annual, self-sowing |
| Planting Time: | spring |
| Height: | 2' to 4' |
| Exposure: | full sun to partial shade |
| Soil: | nutrient rich, well-drained soil, moisture tolerant |
| Hardiness: | n/a |
| Bloom Time: | summer to frost |
| Flower: | large pink or white hibiscus-like flowers |
| Foliage: | green |
| Propagation: | seeds, self-sowing on bare ground |
| Suggested Use: | back borders, low screens |
| Growing Hints: | In the spring, sow seeds directly in the ground or place seedlings 3 to 4 inches deep at 3-foot intervals. Lavatera are wildflowers and difficult to transplant so they should be planted where you want them to grow. Advertisement |
| Interesting Facts: | A European native, Lavatera is now found in all regions of North America. |
Check out these photos.
This is a picture of a Lavatera flower first thing in the morning with dew on the petals.
