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Lavender Star Flower
Grewia occidentalis Staked (G. caffra)
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Lavender Star Flower (or Starflower) is a fast-growing, sprawling, evergreen shrub adaptable to various forms and garden uses such as a climber, small tree, hedge, privacy screen, espalier, bank cover, or cover an arbor.
Not only does Grewia have many garden forms, but it is also known by many different names such as G. caffra, African Starbush, Four-Corner, and Crossberry.
The star-shaped, lavender-pink flowers with yellow stamens appear spring through summer, and may rebloom in fall. Fleshy, four-lobed fruits that resemble a square or cross-shape appear after flowering. Grewia occidentalis is drought tolerant in coastal climates, but may need more water in hot inland areas. Flowers and berries attract wildlife.
How tall and wide does the Lavender Star Flower grow?
It typically grows 6–10 feet tall and 6–8 feet wide, forming a dense, rounded shrub. It can also be trained as a small tree or espalier.
When does the Lavender Star Flower bloom?
It blooms from spring through fall and often continues year-round in warm climates. The purple star-shaped flowers are long-lasting and attract butterflies.
What kind of sunlight and soil does it prefer?
Lavender Star Flower thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It’s adaptable and does well in containers or landscape plantings.
How much water does it need?
Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Once established, it’s moderately drought-tolerant and thrives with occasional deep watering.
Seasonality
Mature height
6-15 ft.
Mature Width
9-10 ft.
Sun exposure
Watering
Occassional
Grows Well in Zones
Flowering Season
Attracts Wildlife
Birds, Butterflies
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