Lavatera — 3 species

Botanical species in the genus Lavatera recorded in the PlantPeers database.

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Lavatera cachemiriana

Lavatera cachemiriana

Family: Malvaceae

Cultivation

Avery easily grown plant, succeeding in any ordinary garden soil in sun or partial shade. Prefers a light well-drained moderately fertile soil in full sun. A soil that is too rich encourages foliar growth at the expense of flowering.

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Lavatera thuringiaca

Lavatera thuringiaca

Family: Malvaceae

Cultivation

An easily grown plant, succeeding in any ordinary garden soil. Prefers a light well-drained moderately fertile soil in full sun. A soil that is too rich encourages foliar growth at the expense of flowering.

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Lavatera trimestris

Lavatera trimestris

Family: Malvaceae

Cultivation

An easily grown plant, succeeding in any ordinary garden soil. Prefers a light well-drained moderately fertile soil in full sun. A soil that is too rich encourages foliar growth at the expense of flowering.

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