Malacothamnus fasciculatus 'Casitas'

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Malacothamnus fasciculatus 'Casitas'

**Species Name: Malacothamnus fasciculatus 'Casitas'
Common Name:** Chaparral Bushmallow

Fast growing shrub recommended for informal hedge. Beautiful small holly-hock like flowers. Excellent forage source for the West Coast Lady and Western Checkered Skipper. Spreads by underground roots--can be invasive.

Plant Family: Malvaceae

Plant Type: Shrub

Height by Width: 4'-12' H x 4'-6' W

Growth Habit: Upright, spreading

Deciduous/Evergreen: Drought-deciduous

Growth Rate: Fast

Sun Exposure: Full to part sun

Soil Preference: Adaptable

Water Requirements: Drought-tolerant to moderate

Cold Hardy to: 15 degrees F

Flower Season: Summer

Flower Color: Pink

Endangered?: Not listed

Distribution: Inner North Coast Range (Mendocino County), interior San Francisco Bay Area, Outer South Coast Range, South Western CA, northern Baja CA

Natural Habitat: Coastal Sage Scrub, Chaparral, below 900' generally, although found up to 7,350' in the Peninsular range, Santa Rosa Mtns.