Lavatera thuringiaca Lavatera (Malvaceae)

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Lavatera thuringiaca
Lavatera
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The Lavatera thuringiaca plant species is found in S.E. Europe to W. Asia - Armenia to Caucasia. It is a member of the Malvaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Lavatera. Some home gardeners know the variety as L. olbia. Hort.

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Latin Name:  Lavatera thuringiaca
Common Name:  Lavatera
Family:  Malvaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.8   Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  Hills, thickets and waysides[100], by streams to 2800 metres[93].

Cultivation Notes: An easily grown plant, succeeding 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]. Tolerates maritime exposure[200]. Plants are hardy to about -20°c[187]. There are many named forms selected for their ornamental value[200]. The cultivar 'Barnsley' usually produces new shoots from the base in the autumn and winter. It is therefore a potential winter salad plant, though the texture of the leaves is not that wonderful[K].

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