Malva Species, Annual Tree Mallow, Regal Mallow, Rose Mallow, Royal Mallow
Malvatrimestris

Family: Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus: Malva (MAL-vuh)
Species: trimestris (try-MES-tris)

Synonym:Althaea trimestris

Synonym:Lavatera trimestris

Category

Annuals

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Unknown

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Pink
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

Unknown

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds