Common mallow.

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Niveau d'entretien

Facile

Type de plante

Perennial herb

Lumière

Full sun to partial shade

Lumière en intérieur

Soleil direct

Arrosage

Tous les 3 à 7 jours

Taille adulte

3 to 4 feet

Croissance

Rapide

Rusticité

USDA 4 à 8

Floraison

Late spring to early autumn

Entretien

Plant this in a spot that gets plenty of sunshine and keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy. Keep an eye out for rust on the leaves, which can happen if the air circulation is poor. Deadheading spent blooms will encourage the plant to keep producing flowers throughout the season.

Arrosage

Water when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.

Engrais

Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer once a month during the active growing season.

Taille

Trim back faded flowers regularly to promote continuous blooming.

Rempotage

Repot if the plant becomes root bound or if you notice growth slowing down significantly.

Sol

Well draining, fertile soil

pH du sol

6.0 to 7.5

Température

-15 à 35°C

Humidité

40 à 70%

Résistance à la sécheresse

Moyenne

Durée de vie

Short lived perennial, typically 2 to 4 years.

Résistance aux chevreuils et lapins

Moyenne

Sécurité

Humains

This plant is generally considered non toxic to humans.

Enfants

The plant is not considered dangerous, but children should be supervised to prevent ingestion of seeds or foliage.

Allergènes de contact

Handling the foliage may cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Allergènes aéroportés

Pollen may trigger mild allergic reactions in those sensitive to mallow family plants.

Comestibilité

While leaves and flowers are edible, avoid consuming plant material that has been treated with pesticides.

Comment l'identifier

• Five petaled purple flowers
• Dark purple veins on petals
• Rounded, palmately lobed leaves
• Hairy stems and foliage

Hauteur

0,6 à 1,2m

Envergure

0,45 à 0,9m

Feuilles

green, deciduous

Fleurs

purple, pink, 3 à 5cm

Fruits

brown, Late summer

Problèmes courants

• Rust — Fungal infection causing orange pustules on the undersides of leaves.
• Mallow flea beetle — Small beetles that chew tiny holes in the leaves.

La cultiver

Multiplication

seed, cuttings

Quand planter

spring, autumn

Hivernage

Cut back dead stems in late autumn. Provide a light mulch if you live in a region with very cold winters.

En pot

It grows well in large containers of at least 30 centimeters in diameter.

Plant mallow in sunny spots with good air circulation to reduce the risk of rust disease.

Bonnes associations

• Lavande d'Angleterre — They share similar sun and drainage requirements.
• Sage — Both plants benefit from well drained soil and full sun.

Espèces similaires

• Malva moschata — It has a similar growth habit but with more deeply dissected foliage.
• Rose trémière — It is a taller relative with a similar flower structure.

Science

Famille

Malvaceae

Genre

Malva

Ordre

Malvales

Classe

Magnoliopsida

Région d'origine

Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Préservation

This species is widespread and not of conservation concern.

It thrives in disturbed soils and hedgerows where it can easily colonize open spaces.

Intérêt pour la faune

nectar source, larval host plant

Pollinisateurs

abeilles, papillons

Utilisations

ornamental border, edible flowers, herbal tea, pollinator garden

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

Is common mallow a perennial?

It is typically grown as a short lived perennial or biennial.

Does it self seed?

Yes, it often spreads readily by dropping seeds in the garden.

D'où vient le nom

The name Malva comes from the Greek word malakos, meaning soft, referring to its soothing properties. Sylvestris means of the woods or wild.

Bon à savoir

• The seeds are often called cheeses due to their round, flat shape.
• It is a close relative of the hibiscus and hollyhock.
• The plant has been used as a food source during times of famine.