Plant Details

Malva verticillata

Chinese mallow, Cluster mallow

Back

Explore the size, hardiness, soil, light, edible uses and harvest period of Malva verticillata.

Use this plant

Log in to add this plant to your own recipes.

Sign In

General Information

Scientific name: Malva verticillata
Also known as: Chinese mallow, Cluster mallow

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous, Ground cover
Size: Small
Height: 1.70 m
Width: - m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 6-12
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
Edibility:
(5)
Medicinal:
(2)
Features:
Dye

Description

Leaves can be eaten both raw and cooked. Well-grown plants produce leaves that are 15 cm or longer. They have a mild and pleasant flavor, making them a valuable addition to salads. The leaves serve as a tasty alternative to lettuce. Young seeds can also be consumed raw or cooked when they are still green and unripe. They have a pleasant nutty flavor, but the seeds are too small and cumbersome for most people to harvest.

Harvest Data

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