Malva Species, Cluster Mallow, Whorled Mallow, Fodder Mallow
Malvaverticillata

Family: Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus: Malva (MAL-vuh)
Species: verticillata (ver-ti-si-LAH-tuh)

Synonym:Althaea crispa

Synonym:Althaea verticillata

Synonym:Malva crispa

Synonym:Malva meluca

Synonym:Malva pulchella

Category
Annuals

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Pale Pink
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting