Lavatera trimestris

Plant Characteristics
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Cultivation

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Scientific Names

Read about Lavatera trimestris in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture
Lavatera trimestris, Linn. (L. rosea, Medikus). Height 3-6 ft.: leaves nearly glabrous, upper ones angled: flowers rosy, 4 in. across: receptacle or axis of the fruits expanded at the apex into a disk, inclosing the ovary. Medit.region. Var. alba, Hort., has white flowers Var. splendens, Hort., is an improved garden strain.—This species is an excellent flower-garden subject, of the easiest cultured, usually growing 2-3 ft. in height and blooming summer and autumn, with attractive rose-pink or red flowers. ^CH The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

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