Lavender Starflower | Purple Star-Shaped Flowering Shrub

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Lavender Starflower

Grewia occidentalis, Grewia caffra

A tough, evergreen shrub offering a long season of lavender starflowers, followed by unique ornamental berries.

$169.00

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Description

Lavender Starflower is a versatile and attractive evergreen shrub prized for its long season of delicate, star-shaped flowers and ornamental berries. From late spring through summer, it produces a profusion of lovely lavender to mauve-pink blossoms with a central cluster of yellow stamens. These are followed by unique, four-lobed berries that ripen from green to an attractive glossy brown or purple. With a dense, rounded habit and moderate growth rate, it serves as an excellent screen, hedge, or specimen plant, offering multiple seasons of interest with minimal care.

Quick Facts

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Mature height: 6-10 ft
Mature spread: 6-10 ft
Light: Full sun to partial shade

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Features:Oval, dark green leaves with blunt serrations. Produces star-shaped lavender-pink flowers with yellow centers, followed by small purple-black berries.
Growth Rate: Fast
Key Advantages:Long blooming season,Attracts pollinators,Drought tolerant once established,Bird-friendly berries
Landscape Uses:Mixed borders,Informal hedges,Wildlife gardens,Specimen plantings
Special Care:Prune to shape after flowering,Tolerates various soil types,Water regularly until established,Fertilize lightly in spring
Seasonal Interest:Flowers: Late spring to summer,Berries: Late summer to fall,Foliage: Evergreen in warm zones

Faqs

Q: Can it be grown in a container?
A: Yes, its moderate growth rate and responsiveness to pruning make it suitable for container culture. Use a large pot with good drainage. It can be shaped into a small standard tree or maintained as a dense shrub in a pot.

Q: How should it be pruned?
A: Prune to shape in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. It can be pruned quite hard if necessary to rejuvenate an old plant or maintain a formal hedge shape. Regular light pruning after flowering can also encourage a bushier form.

📍 Primary Delivery Area · San Francisco Bay Area

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San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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