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Casitas Chaparral Bush Mallow — Malacothamnus fasciculatus 'Casitas'
Casitas Chaparral Bush Mallow — Malacothamnus fasciculatus 'Casitas'
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Malacothamnus fasciculatus 'Casitas'
Clusters of pale pink, hollyhock-like flowers top this fast-growing shrub. It makes a loose screen on sunny banks and brings butterflies into larger habitat gardens.
Growing conditions
Give it full sun or light shade and well-drained soil. A typical garden plant reaches about 6–8 feet tall by 4–6 feet wide, with colonies spreading farther by underground shoots.
Water regularly through establishment, then water deeply and infrequently during long dry periods. Established plants tolerate drought and may shed some leaves in dry conditions.
Landscape uses and care
Plant where it has room to spread, such as an informal hedge, exposed slope, or wide habitat border. Its flowers offer forage for butterflies, including the West Coast lady and western checkered skipper. Prune for shape after flowering and remove shoots that spread into neighboring beds.
Photo shows the species for reference. Cultivar habit may vary. Photo by Stickpen · Public domain.
Plant ordering & availability
All plant orders are subject to availability and quality verification. We confirm your plants before collecting payment.
Select your preferred plant and container size when requesting an order. Container sizes describe growing containers, not guaranteed plant height or age. Current availability and plant condition are confirmed individually. Delivery and professional planting are quoted separately unless expressly included.
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