Mallow, High mallow
Malva sylvestris
Name
Botanical name: | malva sylvestris |
Colloquial name: | Mallow, High mallow |
Growth
Growth form: | horsty, erect, Herbaceous perennial |
Mature height: | 80 - 120 cm |
Leaf
Foliage: | almost heart-shaped |
Leaf color: | medium green |
Blossom / fruit
Flowering period: | June to August/September |
Flower color: | pink - purple coloured |
Fruit: | disc-shaped fruit |
Miscellaneous
Location: | sun, semi shade |
Flowering period: | all year round |
Requirement: | 5-7 plants per m² |
Use for: | Bee pasture, Bed, Open space, Group planting, Pot planting, Borders, Cottage garden, Wildflower meadow |
Ships as: | as pot plant |
Hardiness: | yes |