Thursday, August 9, 2012

Hollyhock Mallow, Perennial of The Day

Malva alcea 
Hollyhock Mallow



Type    Perennial
Hardy range    4A to 9A
Height    18" to 36" / 45cm to 90cm
Spread    12" to 18" / 30cm to 45cm
Growth rate    Average
Form    Upright or erect
Exposure    Partial shade or partial sun to full sun


Bloom Color    Pink
Bloom Time    Summer and Fall


Environment
This plant tolerates drought.
This plant will grow in moist soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy.
The pH preference is  a neutral soil.


Leaf Color    Green

Culture Notes
This easy to grow plant may need staking to keep it from sprawling.  It will reseed easily and could become a problem in the ornamental garden.  It works well in a naturalistic planting areas.



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