Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
-
North America, Mexico, Central America
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
2b, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Light Pink
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in early summer, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Hollyhock Rust, Red blotch, Spider mites
Borers, Cucumber beetles, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Inflammation, Respiratory Disorders, Urine infections
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
LAVATERA 'Barnsley Baby'
CUCURBITA pepo 'Papaya Pear'
Common Name
Lavatera
Summer Squash
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का जंगली पौधा
summer squash
In German
Malve
Sommerkürbis
In French
mauve
courges d'été
In Spanish
malva
calabaza de verano
In Greek
μολόχα
καλοκαίρι σκουός
In Portuguese
malva
abobrinha
In Polish
malwa
latem squash
In Latin
malva
aestas cucurbitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Lavatera and Summer Squash
Season and care of Lavatera and Summer Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Lavatera and Summer Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lavatera season is Summer and Fall and Summer Squash season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lavatera is Loam, Sand and for Summer Squash is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lavatera is Neutral and for Summer Squash is Neutral.
Lavatera and Summer Squash Physical Information
Lavatera and Summer Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Lavatera height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Summer Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Lavatera and Summer Squash are as follows:
Lavatera flower color: White, Red, Purple and Light Pink
Lavatera leaf color: Green and Light Green
Summer Squash flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Summer Squash leaf color: Green
Care of Lavatera and Summer Squash
Care of Lavatera and Summer Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lavatera pruning is done Prune in early summer and Remove dead leaves and Summer Squash pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning. In summer Lavatera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.