Mallow
Malva neglecta
Also known as
Common Mallow, Buttonweed, Cheeseplant, Cheeseweed, Dwarf Mallow, Roundleaf Mallow, Cheeses, Running Mallow
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Full Sun
Easy care
Moderate watering
Frost Hardy
H4
RHS hardiness
-10°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
60cm | Max | 30cm |
20cm | Min | 20cm |
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
-
winter
This plant has no fragrance
Mallow Overview
Small annual that self-seed and is considered a weed in many countries although it is edible and can be grown as an edible crop too. The seed is a good source of protein and fat and thus a balanced energy source, while the young leaves are soft and full of vitamins and minerals. Eat them raw tossed into a salad or blanche to use as a green vegetable.
How to harvest Mallow
Pick leaves while young and soft. Harvest seed after flowering.
How to propagate Mallow
Seed
Selfseed easily. Catch seed after flowering as the seedpods turn green.
Cuttings
Propagate from cuttings or seed.
Special features of Mallow
Wet sites
Florish in wet areas
Pioneer
Quickly self-seed and establish on open or newly worked soils.
Other uses of Mallow
Medicinal
Young leaves are soft and full of vitamins and minerals.
Edible
The seed is a good source of protein and fat.