Plant Details

Malva spp.

Mallows

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General Information

Scientific name: Malva spp.
Also known as: Mallows

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous
Size: Small
Height: 1.20 m
Width: 0.80 m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves, Seed, Flowers
Edibility:
(5)
Medicinal:
(1)
Features:
Fibre, Dye

Description

Leaves can be eaten both raw and cooked and have a mild and pleasant flavor. The leaves are slimy and fairly tasteless, making them an excellent substitute for lettuce in salads. They grow fresh from spring until mid-summer, or from self-seeded plants in the fall. Flowers can be eaten raw and are very decorative in salads, with a mild flavor and a texture similar to the leaves. The seeds can be eaten raw and have a pleasant nutty taste, but it is best to use them before they are fully matured, as they are generally quite small and difficult to harvest.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/06
End of Harvest: 30/09