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Malva moschata
Musk mallow
Malvaceae
Height
60 - 70 cm
Flower colour
pink
Flowering time
August - September
Foliage colour
green
Sunlight
sun
Soil
average, well drained
pH
acid - neutral - alkaline
Hardiness
hardy
Plant range
Europe and N-Africa
Malva is a genus of around 30 species in the mallow family, Malvaceae, with a distribution around Europe, Asia and Africa. Leaves and flowers of many species are used for cooking, especially in Asia.
Propagation:
Division in spring.
Seed - sown in late winter or spring.
Seed just covered and stored at 20°C (68°F) until germination.
Needs sun and well drained soil. Needs support.
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