Malva neglecta
Common Mallow
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Common Mallow (Malva neglecta) - Description
Malva neglecta is also known as Common mallow in the United States and also buttonweed, cheeseplant, cheeseweed, dwarf mallow and roundleaf mallow. Although often considered a weed, this plant is reportedly consumed as a food. This is especially true of the seeds, which contain 21% protein and 15. 2% fat.
Common Mallow (Malva neglecta) - Blooming
Blooms from summer into fall. Flowers are 5-petaled white, pink or purple in color. The flowers are long-lasting.
Common Mallow (Malva neglecta) - Growth
Annuals, biennials, and perennials. Mallows do best in full sun and are very easy to grow. They are not long lived, but work well as border plants. Some species will grow to 4 ft. tall. Malva works well in an annuals, herbaceous, mixed, or shrub border. Also makes a nice addition to a wild garden. The perennials are usually short-lived, but self-seed.
Common Mallow (Malva neglecta) - Planting
Propagate from the seed. Sow directly into the ground or in containers in early spring or summer. Can also propagate perennials from basal cuttings in spring. Perennials self-seed.
Common Mallow (Malva neglecta) - Pest
Prone to rust and leaf spot.
Common Mallow (Malva neglecta) - Interesting facts
Malva is found in dry, open areas, waste ground, roadsides, and hedge banks throughout Europe, Northern Africa, and temperate Asia. They have been naturalized in a wide number of other locations.
Common Mallow (Malva neglecta) - Soil and irrigation
Does fine in average soils as long as they drain well. In rich soil, plants will need support.
