Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
North America
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Grass
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Tree Mallow
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Baum Mallow
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Arbre Mallow
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Mallow
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
ligno malvae
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Lavatera
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Softstem Bulrush season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tree Mallow and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Tree Mallow and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Tree Mallow and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.