Malva sylvestris
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Malva sylvestris
Also known as:
Mallow, High mallow, French Hollyhock, Common Mallow, Tree Mallow, Tall Mallow
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Herb layer, Soil
Format:
Smal
Height:
0.50 m
Width:
- m
Growth Rate:
-
Leaf:
-
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
4-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Leaves, Seed, Flowers, Tea
Leaves, Seed, Flowers, Tea
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Dye, Fibers
Dye, Fibers
Description
Leaves can be eaten raw or cooked. They have a mild and pleasant flavor and are often used in soups as a thickening agent. The young leaves can also serve as a great alternative to lettuce in salads. Unripe seeds can be eaten raw and have a nutty flavor. The flowers are edible and have a delicate taste similar to that of the leaves. They can be added to salads or used as a garnish, making a beautiful addition. Furthermore, the leaves can be used as a replacement for tea.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/07
End of Harvest:
30/09
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Caragana arborescens Siberian Pea Tree |
Mint improves the flavor of Malva and can deter pests. |
|
Vicia sativa Winter Tares, Garden vetch, Subterranean vetch |
Vicia provides nitrogen fixation, enhancing soil fertility for Malva. |
|
Calendula officinalis Marigold, Pot marigold |
Calendula attracts beneficial insects, which help in pollination and pest control. |
|
Levisticum officinale Lovage |
Clover improves soil structure and adds nutrients, benefiting Malva growth. |
|
Achillea millefolium Yarrow, Boreal yarrow, California yarrow, Giant yarrow, Coast yarrow, Western yarrow, Pacific yarrow |
Yarrow can improve the health of Malva by increasing disease resistance. |