Lavatera plebeia
At a glance
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Exposure
- Full sun
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain. In Australian gardens it succeeds in most soils in a warm sunny position. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Easily grown in any ordinary garden soil.
Propagation
Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in early summer.
Edible uses
Young leaves - raw or cooked. Root - raw or cooked.
Medicinal uses
The leaves are used as a poultice.
Material uses
A strong fibre obtained from the stems is used for making string, bags, paper etc.
Habitat
Clayey soils and areas subject to flooding.
Native range
Australia - New South Wales, Victoria.