These annuals that are natives of southern Europe, California, the Himalayas and other places. The most popular kind is the Rose Mallow from southern Europe. It grows 2-3 feet high and produces large, beautiful rose-colored flowers. There are improved varieties of the annual Lavatera trimestris that are wonderful plants for growing in cool greenhouses for decoration and for providing cut flowers. They bloom in late spring. Annual that likes full sun-part shade 24-36" tall, blooms June through October.
Zones 3-10.