Plant Details

Lavatera spp.

Tree Lavatera

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General Information

Scientific name: Lavatera spp.
Also known as: Tree Lavatera

Plant Properties

Layer: Shrub
Size: Small
Height: 2.40 m
Width: 1.80 m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: Evergreen

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 7-10
Soil Moisture:
Well-drained, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Flowers, Leaves
Edibility:
(2)
Medicinal:
(0)
Features:
None

Description

Young leaves can be eaten both raw and cooked, although they are tough and not very flavorful. When cooked, they have a somewhat slimy texture. The flowers have a pleasant mild taste and make a beautiful decoration in salads when eaten raw.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/07
End of Harvest: 30/09