Malacothamnus fasciculatus, Chaparral Mallow

Bush Mallow or Chaparral Mallow

A fast growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to sixteen feet tall and eight feet wide.  It has pink flowers that bloom in the spring through summer.  This plant produces a pollen that can produce an allergic reaction.

Prune back after blooms to prevent woody look.  Mallows spread by underground runners and form colonies.

An easy California Native to grow in the Los Angeles area.   For more recommendations visit our Easiest California Native Plants to grow in your garden guide. 

Plant with: Manzanita (Arctostaphylos species), Sagebrush (Artemisia species), California Encelia (Encelia californica), Buckwheat (Eriogonum species), Hollyleaf Cherry (Prunus ilicifolia), Sage (Salvia species), Ceanothus species, Yucca species, Dudleya species, and cactus species

- Full Sun to part shade

- Best in well drained soils

- Water once a month once established

- Attracts birds, hummingbirds, and butterflies

- Hardy up to 15 degrees

- Native to California