Malva sylvestris
Common Mallow
Common names: Cottage Mallow, Large Cottage Mallow
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Description
The wild mallow creates striking accents with its violet-tinged flowers from June to September and attracts bumblebees and bees. The flowers and young leaves are edible and produce a gentle mucilaginous tea; the flowers also color the infusion a bright blue.
Care instructions
Sow it from April directly into the garden in a sunny, nutrient-rich spot; it germinates reliably and later self-seeds. Water during dry periods, then it blooms more profusely. Harvest the flowers on a dry morning and dry them promptly in shade to preserve the blue color.
Soil & site
Soil pH
Soil type
sandy, loamy, clayey, humus-rich, well-drained, nutrient-rich
Feeding
Medium feeder
Diseases & pests
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