Malva Species, San Benito Island Bush Mallow
Malvapacifica

Family: Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus: Malva (MAL-vuh)
Species: pacifica (pa-SIF-ik-uh)

Synonym:Althaea venosa

Synonym:Lavatera venosa

Category
Perennials
Shrubs

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium

Seed Collecting