Lavatera plebia Lavatera (Malvaceae)

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Lavatera plebia
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The Lavatera plebia plant species is found in Australia - New South Wales, Victoria. It is a member of the Malvaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Lavatera. Some home gardeners know the variety as L. plebeja. Sims.

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Latin Name:  Lavatera plebia
Common Name:  Lavatera
Family:  Malvaceae
Author:  Sims.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Clayey soils and areas subject to flooding[154].

Cultivation Notes: We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain. In Australian gardens it succeeds in most soils in a warm sunny position. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Easily grown in any ordinary garden soil[1]. 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].

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