How to Grow and Care for Bush mallow

Chaparral Mallow (Malacothamnus fasciculatus) is a shrub species native to western North America. Chaparral Mallow is a member of the mallow family. This species grows in desert habitats throughout California.

Yellow-stem bush-mallow is a perennial shrub graced with dense clusters of soft, pink flowers, flourishing in California's chaparral and coastal scrublands. Its narrow, gray-green leaves and erect stems, growing up to 2 meters in laudable defiance of aridity, cast a silhouette as enduring as it is charming. Adapted to survive dry seasons, yellow-stem bush-mallow bursts into dramatic blooms, attracting pollinators and admirers alike.

Gray bushmallow is a slender, multi-stemmed shrub with soft, downy leaves and clusters of pale pink, cup-shaped flowers. Typically found in dry, open hillsides in its native Californian environment, gray bushmallow thrives in the warm, arid climate, with adaptations such as velvety foliage that conserves water and reflects sunlight, aiding its survival in these tough conditions.

Malacothamnus fremontii is a stiff, erect shrub with a branching stem reaching 0.5–2 metres in height. It is coated densely in white fibers, appearing feltlike. The hairy oval or rounded lobed leaves are several centimeters long.

Palmer's bush-mallow is a shrubby perennial with soft, gray-green foliage and a profusion of light pink to magenta flowers that radiate a gentle allure. It thrives in California's sun-drenched chaparral and woodlands, where it adapts to arid summers by developing drought-resistant traits. Its bushy form, up to 3m in height, is often a haven for local wildlife, harmonizing with the rugged landscape.