09/02/2026
Plant of the Week: Lavender Star Flower (Grewia occidentalis) 💜
With its delicate, star-shaped purple blooms and glossy green foliage, lavender star flower brings a bright pop of color to the garden. Its eye-catching flowers appear against dense leaves, making this versatile shrub a beautiful option for borders, hedges, containers, or as a small ornamental tree.
Lavender star flower grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-draining soil. Once established, it can tolerate periods of dry weather and responds well to pruning, making it relatively easy to shape and maintain in the landscape.
💡 Fun fact: Lavender star flower is also known as “crossberry,” a name inspired by the distinctive four-lobed fruit that can appear after flowering.