Carmel Valley Bushmallow

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Plant description

Carmel Valley Bushmallow (Malacothamnus involucratus) is a rare native shrub that grows in central California.

Plant overview

Plant type

Shrub

Size

2 ft Tall

Color

Pink

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water

Low

Natural setting

Plant communities

Chaparral, Foothill Woodland

Wildlife supported

Hummingbirds

Caterpillars

Butterflies

0 confirmed and 3 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Bucculatrix quadrigemina

Heliopetes ericetorum

Vanessa annabella

Alternative names

Common names:

Carmel Valley Bush Mallow

Botanical names:

Malacothamnus palmeri var. involucratus

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