Greater musk mallow
Malva alcea
Greater musk mallow is a beautiful cottage-garden perennial producing masses of pale pink, hollyhock-like flowers throughout summer on upright stems reaching 3-4 feet tall. It thrives in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil and is quite drought tolerant once established, making it a low-maintenance choice for borders and wildlife gardens. Both the leaves and flowers have a long history of edible and medicinal use in European herbal traditions.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Thoroughly But Allow Soil To Dry Slightly Between Waterings; Moderately Drought Tolerant Once Established
Soil pH
7.5 – 8
Temperature
-20° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed, Division
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Sep 11, 2019 by Bonk Agata (cc-by-sa)
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