Malva Species, Australian Hollyhock, Native Hollyhock
Malvaaustraliana

Family: Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus: Malva (MAL-vuh)
Species: australiana (oss-tra-lee-AY-nuh)

Synonym:Lavatera australis

Synonym:Malva preissiana

Category
Annuals
Biennials

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pale Pink
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting