Tree Mallow

Mexican Hat

About Tree Mallow and Mexican Hat

Tree Mallow

Mexican Hat

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What is

Life Span

Annual, biennial or perennial

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Perennial

Origin

Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean

Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico

Types

Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea

Ratibida columnifera

Number of Varieties

2525

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Habitat

Cliffs, Maritime Rocks

Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-103-10

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AHS Heat Zone

10-8

10-1

Sunset Zone

H1, 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

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

210.00 cm30.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

120.00 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Violet, Plum

Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Light Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Light Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Light Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Orbicular

Subulate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

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

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water deeply about once a week

Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Pinching, Shearing, Thinning

Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

Water soluble fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free

Pests and diseases free, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun

Facts

Flowers

Showy

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

allergic reaction, Skin irritation

Rhinitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Borders

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Prevent Soil Erosion

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Poultice

Analgesic

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Flowers

Other Uses

Used in chopped mixed salad

Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea

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

Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

LAVATERA arborea

RATIBIDA columnifera

Common Name

Tree Mallow

Mexican Hat

In Hindi

Tree Mallow

Mexican Hat

In German

Baum Mallow

Mexican Hat

In French

Arbre Mallow

Mexican Hat

In Spanish

árbol de la malva

mexican Hat

In Greek

δέντρο Μολόχα

Mexican Hat

In Portuguese

Mallow

Mexican Hat

In Polish

drzewo Mallow

Mexican Hat

In Latin

ligno malvae

Mexicanus Hat

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malvales

Asterales

Family

Malvaceae

Asteraceae

Genus

Lavatera

Ratibida

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Malveae

Subfamily

Malvoideae

Number of Species

3014

1 27800

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Properties of Tree Mallow and Mexican Hat

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

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Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Mexican Hat

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

Tree Mallow and Mexican Hat Physical Information

Tree Mallow and Mexican Hat physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Mexican Hat are as follows:

Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green

Care of Tree Mallow and Mexican Hat

Care of Tree Mallow and Mexican Hat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Mexican Hat pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Hat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.