Malacothamnus fasciculatus

Common Names: island bush mallow

Family: Malvaceae

Origin: California

Type: Evergreen shrub

Size: 3-8 ft. tall and wide.

Flowers: 4-16 in. clusters of yellow, lilac, bluish, white, or mixture flowers, spring; leaves divided into leaflets that spread out like spokes of wheel.

Uses: Patio hedge, accent, background, screen, bird and butterfly gardens. Fire resistive.

Wildlife: Butterflies, hummingbirds, and other birds like this plant.

Soil: Tolerates sand; should be well-drained.

Water: Little water once established.

Sun: Full sun to part shade.

Pruning: Prune to keep compact.

Pests & Diseases: (None found.)

Notes: From chaparral and coastal sage scrub plant communities to 2500 ft. of California.