Grewia occidentalis
Lavender Starflower
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
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.