Lavatera (Lavatera bicolor)

Pronunciation:	lav-ah-tear-ah by-color
Alternative botanical names:	Lavatera maritima
Alternative common names:	
Family:	Malvaceae
Native to:	Mediterranean
USDA zones:	6-10
Sunset zones:	8. 9. 14-24
Hardy to:
Exposure:	full sun
Water:	will tolerate drought when established
Height x width:	8'x8'
Flowers in:	mid-winter through fall
Colors:	light purple
Fragrance:	none
Additional comments:	This lavatera is very fast growing. It flowers profusely in the summer. It can be used as a colorful hedge. We cut it back often to maintain a compact shape.