Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Mediterranean, North Africa, Northern America
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Anthony Peak Lupine, Silver Bush, Garden Lupine, Spider Lupine, Adonis Lupine
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
Pine barrens, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
Blue, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loose, Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loose, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Fusarium wilt, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
Lupinus
Common Name
Tree Mallow
Hybrid Lupine
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
वृक संयंत्र
In German
Baum Mallow
lupine
In French
Arbre Mallow
usine de lupin
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
planta de lupino
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
φυτό λούπινο
In Portuguese
Mallow
tremoço planta
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
łubin roślin
In Latin
ligno malvae
Plinio herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Lupine
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Lupine is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Lupine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Lupine season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Lupine is Loose, Moist while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lupine is Slightly Acidic.
Tree Mallow and Lupine Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Lupine physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Lupine height is 2.95 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Lupine are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Lupine flower color: Blue, Pink and White
- Lupine leaf color: Light Green
Care of Tree Mallow and Lupine
Care of Tree Mallow and Lupine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Lupine pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lupine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
