Malva moschata

Musk mallow

The flowers of Malva moschata can be pink or white, and the flowering season in Central Europe can last from June to October. The musk mallow is a perennial that grows to a height of 80 centimeters.

Malva moschata

Characteristics & Description

Habit, height: Herbaceous plant, 30 to 80 centimeters
Life cycle: Perennial
Poisonous: No
Origin: Europe and as an introduced species in some Asian, North and South American regions (distribution map).
USDA zone: 5 (-9.4 °F/-23 °C)

Malva moschata
Malva moschata can be distinguished from Malva alcea by the narrow outer calyx of its leaves.

Botany

Name: Malva moschata
Family: Malvaceae

Malva moschata

Malva moschata

Malva moschata

Malva moschata

Malva moschata

Malva moschata
The flowers of Malva moschata are pollinated by honeybees.

Categories: Garden plants | Red & Pink Flowers | Wildflowers |

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