Lavatera cachemiriana Lavatera (Malvaceae)

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Lavatera cachemiriana
Lavatera
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The Lavatera cachemiriana plant species is found in E. Asia - Himalayas from Pakistan to Uttar Pradesh. It is a member of the Malvaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Lavatera.

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Latin Name:  Lavatera cachemiriana
Common Name:  Lavatera
Family:  Malvaceae
Author:  Cambess.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  2.4   Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  Humus rich soils[145] in meadows and forest clearings, 1800 - 3600 metres[51].

Cultivation Notes: Avery easily grown plant, succeeding in any ordinary garden soil in sun or partial shade[1, 187]. Prefers a light well-drained moderately fertile soil in full sun[200]. A soil that is too rich encourages foliar growth at the expense of flowering[200]. Tolerates maritime exposure[200]. Plants are hardy to about -20°c[187]. This species is considered by some botanists to be no more than a minor variant of L. thuringiaca[187].

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