Illustrative photo.
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.
Growing conditions and care
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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