This is the most local bush mallow species, although 'Casitas' is a selection from Ventura that grows 6 to 8 feet with an upright habit and light pink flowers in late summer. Spreads to form thickets from underground runners.
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4" pot
6.00
Malacothamnus fremontii
Fremont's, Bushmallow
Felty silver leaves, upright habit, powder-pink blooms. Similar to Lavatera assurgentiflora Native to Shasta to Riverside County including inland Bay Area.
(1)
1 gal
12.00
Malacothamnus jonesii
Slender Bush Mallow
Central Coast
Felty light green to ash leaves, upright slender habit. Pink Mallow flowers from early may to late July; host plant for the Large White Skipper Buttefly (Heliopetes ericetorum). Similar to Malacothamnus fremontii.
(3)
1 gal
16.00
Malacothamnus palmeri var. lucianus
Santa Lucia Bushmallow
Arroyo Seco
Arroyo Seco Bush Mallow is a very rare fast-growing, many-branched large shrub covered with fuzzy green leaves and bright pink blossoms throughout the year. Hummingbird magnet. Similar to Lavatera assurgentiflora