©2001-06 Photo by Ken Gilliland

Malacothamnus  hallii

Hall's Bush Mallow
 
Form: Shrub Growth habit: Tall, upright and spreading
Size: 6' - 15' h x 6' - 8' w Deciduous: Evergreen
Flowering Season: Summer Growth Rate: Fast
Flower Color: Pink Hardiness: to 28 degrees F
Exposure: Sun to part sun Cultural Uses: Medicinal
Soil Moisture: Dry to Semi-dry
Soil Type: Sandy or Rocky CNPS Status: RED "1B"  3-2-3
CNPS listed as "Endangered", State listed as a "Species of Concern"
Family: Malvaceae
Distribution: Contra Costa, Merced, Santa Clara and Stanislaus counties
 
Habitat: Chaparral
 
Wildlife Value: Flowers are attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies and bees. Forage source for the West Coast Lady and Western Checkered Skipper butterflies. Dense foliage offers cover and nesting sites.
 

Description:

A stunning bush mallow with thick textured leaves and beautiful pink flowers. Threatened by urbanization.