species 11,331 observations

Tree Mallow

Malva arborea

Field notes

Malva arborea (previously known as Lavatera arborea, or, more recently as Malva eriocalyx), the tree mallow, is a species of mallow native to the coasts of western Europe and the Mediterranean region, from Ireland and Britain south to Algeria and Libya, and east to Greece.

Supports All

6 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Cotton Tipworm Moth 1
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Rufous Hummingbird 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Anna's Hummingbird, Gray Hairstreak, Yellow-faced Bumble Bee, Black-tailed Bumble Bee 4

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Shrubs
Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Dry Well drained
Soil: Sand
Drought tolerant: Yes
Resists: Salt
Habit: Erect
Plant type: Annual Herbaceous perennial Shrub

From NC State Extension.