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Grewia occidentalis

Lavender Starflower

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Information by: PlantMaster        Photographer: Norman's Nursery

 

Description

This broad and dense shrub will reach about 12' tall and wide. It has small, glossy, dark green leaves with star-shaped, lavender flowers that bloom in spring, summer, and fall. It does best in full sun with regular watering. It tolerates desert as well as coastal conditions. This versatile shrub can be pruned into a small tree or used as a hedge. It can be espaliered, used in large containers, as a bonsai or shaped into a topiary. It tolerates wind but does best withe well draining soil.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

6-12'

Flower Color

Lavender

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish

Accenting Features

Espalier, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Park, Parking Lot, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Hedge, Screen, Topiary, Wind Break, Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.