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musk mallow (Malva moschata)

Musk mallow (Malva moschata) is a herbaceous perennial admired for its delicate, musk-scented, rose-pink or white flowers and deeply cut leaves.

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Sunlight

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Watering

Moderate

Soil

Well-drained, fertile soil

Temperature

Moderate

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Low

Care Requirements

Light

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering.

Water

Moderate

Water regularly when soil is dry to the touch, less in cooler months.

Soil

Well-drained, fertile soil

Temperature

Moderate

Prefers average room temperatures, thrives outdoors in temperate climates.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Low

Feed lightly in spring with a balanced fertilizer; avoid over-fertilizing.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

0.6-1.0 m

Spread

0.5-1.0 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Semi-evergreen

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Lobed

Flower Size

5-7 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms
Bismalva laciniata Fourr.
Bismalva moschata (L.) Medik.
Malva dethardingii Link ex Dethard.
Malva geraniifolia J.Gay
Malva laciniata Desr.
Malva lamottei Jord. ex Nyman
Malva orsiniana Ten.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderMalvales
  • familyMalvaceae
  • genusMalva
  • speciesMalva moschata
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Non-toxic to humans and pets.

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