Common Mallow, Cheese Cakes, Cheese Flower, Cheeses, High Mallow, Hock, Hock Herb, Marsh Mallow, Mauls, Maws, Round Dock, Tall Mallow
Malva sylvestris (Common Mallow) is an erect, bushy, biennial or perennial boasting attractive flower spikes adorned with 5-petaled, bright rose-purple flowers, 2 in. across (5 cm), with darker stripes. Blooming from summer to fall, the showy flowers are arranged singly or in clusters of 3-5 blossoms in the leaf axils. They are visited by many insects, especially bees for pollen. The leaves stand on long hairy footstalks, and are divided into 5-9 shallow lobes. Widespread throughout most of Britain and Ireland, Common Mallow is perfect for cottage or wildflower gardens.
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Malvaceae |
| Genus | Malva |
| Common names | Mallow, Hock, Maws, Mauls, Common Mallow, Cheese Cakes |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
2' - 4' (60cm - 120cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing |
24" - 36" (60cm - 90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United Kingdom |
| Attracts | Bees |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Malvaceae |
| Genus | Malva |
| Common names | Mallow, Hock, Maws, Mauls, Common Mallow, Cheese Cakes |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
2' - 4' (60cm - 120cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing |
24" - 36" (60cm - 90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United Kingdom |
| Attracts | Bees |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage |
How many Malva sylvestris (Common Mallow) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Malva sylvestris (Common Mallow) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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