Product page > Variant picker block.Malva sylvestris (High Mallow, Tall Mallow) is a herbaceous biennial or perennial to 3 feet, native to Europe and Asia. Flowers large, showy, purple with dark veins. Excellent cutflower. Bright-green leaves shot-through with purple, flowers loaded on plant, similarly variegated with dark venation. The leaves and flowers of this herb, steamed or stewed, are good food. Traditional usage (TWM): gastric upset, ulceration, burns and wounds. Plants prefer full sun to part shade and a moderately rich, moist but well-drained soil. In the spring or early summer, scarify seed lightly on fine grit sandpaper and sow directly in the garden, or in pots or flats. Space plants 1 to 2 feet apart.
This plant prefer full sun to part shade and a moderately rich, moist but well-drained soil. In the spring or early summer, scarify seed lightly on fine grit sandpaper and sow directly in the garden, or in pots or flats. Space plants 1 to 2 feet apart.
Most mallows grow upright and form simple or branched green stems, some with a red tint. Biennial species form a rosette of leaves in the first year and flower the following summer. The hairless or lightly hairy alternate Malva leaves are lobed and oval or round, and they each grow from a stalk.
Marshmallow is generally considered safe. It has no reported side effects. It appears to be safe for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding, although you should check with your doctor before taking it. Studies suggest that marshmallow may lower blood sugar levels. So people with diabetes should talk to their doctors before taking marshmallow. Marshmallow root is considered safe to use for dogs and cats. Deer and rabbits don't eat it but birds and butterflies love it
Plant size and shape may differ from what is pictured.
For mail orders: Plants may go through shock during shipping. Upon arrival, take the plant out and water it thoroughly. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please notify us via email at sales@amgardens.com and include a photo(s) within 24 hours of plant arrival.
For in store purchases: If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please call us at 423-870-5000 or return the plant in its original pot/condition within 3 days. Trees and shrubs have a 1 year warranty (exceptions may apply), but we highly encourage you to give us a call or email if you notice issues with your plant. We'd love to help you figure out what's wrong and save your plant!
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