Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Grasses
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Beetles, Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
Cuts
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used to feed livestock
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
BOUTELOUA gracilis
Common Name
Tree Mallow
Blue Grama Grass, Mosquito Grass
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
Bouteloua gracilis
In German
Baum Mallow
Bouteloua Gracilis
In French
Arbre Mallow
Bouteloua aristidoides
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
Chondrosum gracile
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
Bouteloua gracilis
In Portuguese
Mallow
Bouteloua Gracilis
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
Bouteloua Gracilis
In Latin
ligno malvae
Bouteloua Gracilis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Malveae
Cynodonteae
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Tree Mallow and Bouteloua Gracilis
Wondering what are the properties of Tree Mallow and Bouteloua Gracilis? We provide you with everything About Tree Mallow and Bouteloua Gracilis. Tree Mallow doesn't have thorns and Bouteloua Gracilis doesn't have thorns. Also Tree Mallow does not have fragrant flowers. Tree Mallow has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Bouteloua Gracilis 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 Bouteloua Gracilis and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Bouteloua Gracilis
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Bouteloua Gracilis is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Bouteloua Gracilis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Bouteloua Gracilis season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Bouteloua Gracilis is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bouteloua Gracilis is Neutral, Alkaline.
Tree Mallow and Bouteloua Gracilis Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Bouteloua Gracilis physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Bouteloua Gracilis height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Bouteloua Gracilis are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Bouteloua Gracilis flower color: White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
- Bouteloua Gracilis leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Tree Mallow and Bouteloua Gracilis
Care of Tree Mallow and Bouteloua Gracilis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Bouteloua Gracilis pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bouteloua Gracilis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.