Musk mallow
Malva moschata
Malva
Malvaceae
Native Plants
🌱 Beginner Friendly
Musk mallow is an easy-going perennial that thrives in full sun to partial shade with average, well-drained soil. Water regularly during dry spells but avoid waterlogging, as it has moderate drought tolerance once established. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage a long flowering season from early summer through autumn.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
—
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Thoroughly Until Soil Is Evenly Moist, Then Allow The Top Inch To Dry Before Watering Again
Soil pH
5.5 – 6.5
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Albania
Argentina South
Austria
Baltic States
Belarus
Belgium
British Columbia
Bulgaria
Chile South
Connecticut
Corse
Czechoslovakia
Delaware
Denmark
District of Columbia
Finland
France
Germany
Great Britain
Greece
Attracts
🐝 Bees
🐝 Butterflies
🐝 Moths
Safety & Use
⚕ Medicinal
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken May 9, 2017 by Matesanz Ángel (cc-by-sa)
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