Mauritanian Malva Mallow Seeds - Flower Plant

Mauritanian Mallow is a vigorous ornamental perennial admired for its large, vibrant deep purple to magenta flowers with dark veining and lush green foliage. Blooming from early summer through fall, it adds height and color to cottage gardens, pollinator gardens, borders, and wildflower plantings. The nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, while the edible flowers and young leaves can also be used as attractive culinary garnishes.

Features

• Produces large deep purple to magenta flowers with dark veins
• Long blooming season from summer through fall
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators
• Ideal for cottage gardens, borders, and wildflower meadows
• Edible flowers and young leaves
• Easy to grow and low maintenance
• Excellent for fresh cut flower arrangements and naturalized landscapes

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Malva sylvestris subsp. mauritiana
• Common Name (US): Mauritanian Mallow
• Seed Type / Variety: Purple Flowering Perennial Variety
• Growth Habit: Upright perennial (often grown as a biennial or short-lived perennial)
• USDA Zones: 4–8
• Planting Season: Spring or Fall
• Growing Season: Spring through Fall
• Sowing Season: March–May or September–October
• Germination Time and Conditions: 10–21 days at 65–75°F (18–24°C); sow seeds ¼ inch (6 mm) deep in moist, well-drained soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy or sandy soil; adaptable to average garden soils
• Watering Needs: Moderate; water regularly during establishment, then as needed
• Mature Plant Size: 3–5 feet tall, 2–3 feet spread
• Plant Spacing: 18–24 inches apart