Malva sylvestris
Wild Mallow
Common names: Cheese-poppy, Large Cheese-poppy
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Description
The Wild Mallow produces striking violet‑spotted flowers from June to September, attracting bumblebees and honeybees. Both the flowers and young leaves are edible and can be used to make a mild mucilaginous tea; the flowers also impart a bright blue hue to the infusion.
Care instructions
Sow directly in the garden from April in a sunny, nutrient‑rich spot; it germinates reliably and will self‑seed later. Water during dry spells to encourage fuller blooms. Harvest the flowers on a dry morning and dry them quickly in shade to preserve the blue color.
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