Malva moscata f. ALBA musk mallow
size/type
mid-sized perennial,mid-sized perennial
usual height
0,5-0,8m
usual width
0,3-0,5m
leaves
deciduous broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
June-September
location
full sun
USDA zone (lowest)
3 (down to -40°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Description of the plant:
Musk mallow is our native perennial. It makes very elegant, pure white flowers with 5 wedge-shaped petals. They open freely from early summer and continue until early autumn. They have a light musk fragrance as well as leaves when crushed. The leaves are delicately dissected, grass green, and are present also along the stems.Mallow is said to be short-lived but it usually self seeds around providing young plants that will flower from the second year. It likes medium fertile, well-drained but preferably constantly moist soil. It does best in full sun.
Last update 16-07-2013
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