Life Span
Perennial
Annual, biennial or perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Chionodoxa luciliae
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Habitat
meadows, Terrestrial
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Pink, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
Water deeply about once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin rash
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
-
Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CHIONODOXA
LAVATERA arborea
Common Name
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
Tree Mallow
In Hindi
Chionodoxa
Tree Mallow
In German
Chionodoxa
Baum Mallow
In French
Chionodoxa
Arbre Mallow
In Spanish
Chionodoxa
árbol de la malva
In Greek
Chionodoxa
δέντρο Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Chionodoxa
Mallow
In Polish
Chionodoxa
drzewo Mallow
In Latin
Chionodoxa
ligno malvae
Phylum
Platyhelminthes
Magnoliophyta
Class
Cestoda
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Chionodoxa
Lavatera
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Chionodoxa and Tree Mallow
Season and care of Chionodoxa and Tree Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Chionodoxa and Tree Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chionodoxa season is Spring and Winter and Tree Mallow season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chionodoxa is Loam and for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chionodoxa and Tree Mallow Physical Information
Chionodoxa and Tree Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Chionodoxa and Tree Mallow are as follows:
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
- Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Chionodoxa and Tree Mallow
Care of Chionodoxa and Tree Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chionodoxa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning. In summer Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.