Tree Mallow

Iris

About Tree Mallow and Iris

Tree Mallow

Iris

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What is

Life Span

Annual, biennial or perennial

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Perennial

Origin

Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean

World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia

Types

Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea

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Number of Varieties

2510

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Habitat

Cliffs, Maritime Rocks

gardens, Hillside, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, Wet forest

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-10-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-8

Sunset Zone

H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

210.00 cm70.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

120.00 cm10.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Violet, Plum

White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Orbicular

Long Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings

From Rhizomes, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water deeply about once a week

Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Pinching, Shearing, Thinning

Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning

Fertilizers

Water soluble fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free

Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Bees, Butterflies

Allergy

allergic reaction, Skin irritation

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Prevent Soil Erosion

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Poultice

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Flowers, Leaves, Rhizomes, Root

Other Uses

Used in chopped mixed salad

Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a sedative, Used as essential oil

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower

Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

LAVATERA arborea

IRIS

Common Name

Tree Mallow

Iris

In Hindi

Tree Mallow

Iris

In German

Baum Mallow

Iris

In French

Arbre Mallow

Iris

In Spanish

árbol de la malva

Iris

In Greek

δέντρο Μολόχα

Ίρις

In Portuguese

Mallow

Íris

In Polish

drzewo Mallow

Irys

In Latin

ligno malvae

Iris

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Malvales

Asparagales

Family

Malvaceae

Iridaceae

Genus

Lavatera

Iris

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Malveae

Irideae

Subfamily

Malvoideae

Iridoideae

Number of Species

30300

1 27800

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Properties of Tree Mallow and Iris

Wondering what are the properties of Tree Mallow and Iris? We provide you with everything About Tree Mallow and Iris. Tree Mallow doesn't have thorns and Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Tree Mallow does not have fragrant flowers. Tree Mallow has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Iris 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 Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Iris

Season and care of Tree Mallow and Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Iris season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Tree Mallow and Iris Physical Information

Tree Mallow and Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Iris height is 70.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Iris are as follows:

Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
Iris leaf color:

Care of Tree Mallow and Iris

Care of Tree Mallow and Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning. In summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.