Latin Name: Lavatera thuringiaca ‘Twins Cool White’ 

The Lavatera ‘Twins Cool White’ is a striking perennial shrub prized for its abundant, pure white blooms and long flowering season. Growing 3–4 feet (90–120 cm) tall, it’s ideal for cottage gardens, borders, and pollinator-friendly landscapes.

This cultivar produces 3-inch (7.5 cm) hibiscus-like flowers with silky petals and a subtle pink blush at the base, creating a delicate contrast against its maple-shaped, gray-green foliage. Blooming early summer to fall, it attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

Thriving in full sun and well-draining soil, it’s drought-tolerant once established and heat-resistant. Though perennial, it’s often treated as an annual in colder zones (USDA 6–9).

Low-maintenance and deer-resistant, it pairs beautifully with lavender, salvia, or ornamental grasses.