Common Mallow (Malva sylvestris)
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The Common Mallow, which originated in Western Europe, is a vigorous but non-invasive plant with beautiful showy flowers of bright purple with dark veins, standing 3–4 feet high. It is related to hibiscus and hollyhock.
The plant dies back to the ground in cold winters but regrows from the roots and/or easily sprouts from the myriad of seed that were produced the season before.
Easy to grow, even on poor soils, it is a stunning ornamental but with medicinal properties. The mucilage in the leaves and seeds is soothing for the stomach and throat and can be used internally or externally as a poultice. The young shoots and leaves are edible raw or cooked and added to salads or vegetable dishes.
USDA Zone 5-9
