Malope Species

Malopetrifida

Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus
Malope (MAL-oh-pee)
Species
trifida (TRY-fee-duh)
Synonym
Malope ciliata
Malope grandiflora
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Red
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Baywood-Los Osos, California

Mahomet, Illinois

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Gardener's Notes:

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1
neutral
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Ogden, UT (Zone 5b) | May 2005 | positive

Malope trifida is a nice large annual for filling in spaces. It blooms all summer long if started early indoors. It also self-sows.

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Westbrook, ME (Zone 5a) | November 2001 | neutral

A member of the mallow family this annual is one of the nicest. The 2 1/2-inch, rose-violet flowers are cup shaped and in the center wher...Read More

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