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LAVATERA-Treemallow
(Annual-mallow)
(Named
for the Lavater brothers, botanists of Switzerland)
The name
Mallow is applied to a number of plants of various habits,
all of which bear flowers that resemble Hollyhocks. The
common Layia elegans annual Lavatera is L.
trimestris (rosea), with blossoms of a very bright
shrimp-pink 2 to 3 inches in diameter. The white
flowered varieties are also attractive. The plants produce
flowers freely from July to September, and are 2
feet tall and in some places grow to 8 feet.
UTILIZE.
As border subjects they are handsome, especially
in the cooler, moister climates. They are also said
to be good cut flowers.
GENERAL.
Lavateras prefer light soil, sun and plenty of water.
Sow the seed in May, where the plants are to grow, as
they do not transplant easily. Later, give each plant
9, feet of space to develop in.
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