Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Africa, Southern Asia
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Not Available
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
Floodplains, meadows, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
Requires regular watering
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
MISCANTHUS sacchariflorus
Common Name
Tree Mallow
Amur Silvergrass
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
Amur Silvergrass
In German
Baum Mallow
Amur Schilf
In French
Arbre Mallow
Amur silvergrass
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
Amur silvergrass
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
Amur Silvergrass
In Portuguese
Mallow
Amur Silvergrass
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
Amur Silvergrass
In Latin
ligno malvae
Amur Silvergrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Lavatera
Miscanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Tree Mallow and Amur Silvergrass
Wondering what are the properties of Tree Mallow and Amur Silvergrass? We provide you with everything About Tree Mallow and Amur Silvergrass. Tree Mallow doesn't have thorns and Amur Silvergrass doesn't have thorns. Also Tree Mallow does not have fragrant flowers. Tree Mallow has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Amur Silvergrass has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Tree Mallow and Amur Silvergrass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Amur Silvergrass
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Amur Silvergrass is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Amur Silvergrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Amur Silvergrass season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Amur Silvergrass is Loam while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Amur Silvergrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Tree Mallow and Amur Silvergrass Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Amur Silvergrass physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Amur Silvergrass height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Amur Silvergrass are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Amur Silvergrass flower color: Not Available
- Amur Silvergrass leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tree Mallow and Amur Silvergrass
Care of Tree Mallow and Amur Silvergrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Amur Silvergrass pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Amur Silvergrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.