Malacothamnus densiflorus - Yellowstem Bushmallow (Plant) Tree Exposition Park in Los Angeles

Exposition Park in Los Angeles

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This subspecies has grayer foliage that appears almost velvety

Cold Hardy to Less than 15 degrees F Distribution San Francisco Bay Area

but is a much smaller shrub suitable for smaller spaces

Malacothamnus densiflorus - Yellowstem Bushmallow (Plant) Tree Exposition Park in Los AngelesGreat butterfly plant with many lovely pink flowers in summer. Nice as an informal hedge. Bush mallows can potentially spread to form colonies. Plant Characteristics Family Name Malvaceae Species Name Malacothamnus densiflorus Common Name Yellowstem Bushmallow Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Any Flower Color Pink, Magenta, Rose Flowering Months May, June, July, September, October Evergreen Deciduous