Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
  
Annual and Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
  
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
  
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
  
gardens, Grassland, Prairies
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
  
7-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
10-8
  
9-7
  
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Mat-forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
  
Blue, Lavender
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
  
Linear
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
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
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
  
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
  
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
  
No fertilizers needed
  
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
  
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
  
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
  
Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
  
Showy Purposes
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
  
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
  
Erysimum cheiri
  
Common Name
Tree Mallow
  
Wallflower
  
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
  
पीला Wallflower
  
In German
Baum Mallow
  
Yellow Wallflower
  
In French
Arbre Mallow
  
Yellow Wallflower
  
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
  
alhelí amarillo
  
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
  
κίτρινο Wallflower
  
In Portuguese
Mallow
  
Wallflower amarelo
  
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
  
Żółty Wallflower
  
In Latin
ligno malvae
  
Crocus Wallflower
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Malvales
  
Brassicales
  
Family
Malvaceae
  
Brassicaceae
  
Genus
Lavatera
  
Erysimum
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Malveae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Malvoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Yellow Wallflower
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Yellow Wallflower is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Yellow Wallflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Yellow Wallflower season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Yellow Wallflower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Wallflower is Neutral, Alkaline.
Tree Mallow and Yellow Wallflower Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Yellow Wallflower physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Yellow Wallflower height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Yellow Wallflower are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Yellow Wallflower flower color: Blue and Lavender
- Yellow Wallflower leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Tree Mallow and Yellow Wallflower
Care of Tree Mallow and Yellow Wallflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Yellow Wallflower pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Wallflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.