Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Lodden Blue, Royal Velvet,Sachet,Sharon Roberts,Mitchem Gray
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
Rocky Mountains, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Sandy 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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less watering
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
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
cuckoo spot, Gray mold, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, pollinators
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Formal Garden, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
-
Beautiful Skin, Good Cleanser, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Deer resistant, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
Antiseptic, Appetizer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Sedative, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
Air freshner, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, For making oil for cosmetics, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as a condiment, Used as a flavouring in food
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, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Munstead'
Common Name
Tree Mallow
English Lavender, Munstead Lavender
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
Lavandula angustifolia
In German
Baum Mallow
Echter Lavendel
In French
Arbre Mallow
Lavandula angustifolia
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
Lavandula angustifolia
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
Lavandula angustifolia
In Portuguese
Mallow
Lavandula angustifolia
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
Lawenda wąskolistna
In Latin
ligno malvae
Lavandyla angystifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Malveae
Lavanduleae
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Munstead Lavender
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Munstead Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Munstead Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Munstead Lavender season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Munstead Lavender is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Munstead Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Tree Mallow and Munstead Lavender Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Munstead Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Munstead Lavender height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Munstead Lavender are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Munstead Lavender flower color: Purple and Lavender
- Munstead Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Tree Mallow and Munstead Lavender
Care of Tree Mallow and Munstead Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Munstead Lavender 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 Munstead Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.