High Mallow is an upright, bushy plant with magenta flowers and darker purple stripes. It reseeds readily and naturalizes quickly in the garden.
Latin Name
Malva sylvestris
Family
Malvaceae
Also Known As
High Mallow Common Mallow
Type of Plant
Perennials
Bloom Season
July - September
Seasons
Summer
Specifications
Max Height: 4'
Max Spread: 3'
Uses
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Part Shade
Colors
Native Range
Western Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
History
John Bartram of Philadelphia listed High Mallow for sale in his plant catalog by 1770.
Other Details
Pollinator
Planted at Mount Vernon
Hardiness Zones
Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005
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