Malva Species, Hollyhock Mallow

Doesn't seed itself as freely as some other Malvas. Very pretty flower. Blooms June-October in my garden.

Makes a nice cut flower. Once it starts going to seed, though, you either have lots of brown pods spoiling the looks or a hacked back pla...Read Morent, which isn't real attractive either. But it's so awesome in bloom (I love that shell pink) we'll forgive its shortcomings.

Hollyhock mallow is a bushy perennial, with slightly downy foliage and grows 2-3 feet tall. From mid-summer on it produces pale pink or w...Read Morehite flowers 2-inches across. Plants tend to be short lived and may die out after 3 or 4 years in the garden but it often leaves behind self sown seedlings that can be lifted and relocated. Plants prefer well-drained soil in full sun but in hot climates afternoon shade is recommended.