Life Span
Perennial
Annual, biennial or perennial
Type
Herb
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
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
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Lavender
Pink, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Water deeply about once a week
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
-
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
TEUCRIUM chamaedrys
LAVATERA arborea
Common Name
Wall Germander
Tree Mallow
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Tree Mallow
In German
Hortensie
Baum Mallow
In French
Hortensia
Arbre Mallow
In Spanish
Hortensia
árbol de la malva
In Greek
υδραγεία
δέντρο Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Mallow
In Polish
Hortensja
drzewo Mallow
In Latin
Hibiscus
ligno malvae
Family
Lamiaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Wall Germander and Tree Mallow
Wondering what are the properties of Wall Germander and Tree Mallow? We provide you with everything About Wall Germander and Tree Mallow. Wall Germander doesn't have thorns and Tree Mallow doesn't have thorns. Also Wall Germander does not have fragrant flowers. Wall Germander has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Tree Mallow has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Wall Germander and Tree Mallow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Wall Germander and Tree Mallow
Season and care of Wall Germander and Tree Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Wall Germander and Tree Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wall Germander season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tree Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wall Germander is Loam, Sand and for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wall Germander is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wall Germander and Tree Mallow Physical Information
Wall Germander and Tree Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Wall Germander height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Wall Germander and Tree Mallow are as follows:
Wall Germander flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Lavender
Wall Germander leaf color: Dark Green
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
- Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Wall Germander and Tree Mallow
Care of Wall Germander and Tree Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wall Germander pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning. In summer Wall Germander needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.