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Malva, Tree Mallow 'Shorty'

Malvathuringiaca subsp. thuringiaca

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Family

Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Malva (MAL-vuh)

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Synonym

Lavatera thuringiaca

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Deciduous

Herbaceous

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pale Pink

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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