Where to grow in my garden?
A lovely cottage garden plant which is well suited in a sunny border or mini meadow in full sun or semi-shade. Prefers fertile, well drained soil.
Flowers: July-Sept
Habitat: Roadsides, hedge banks, woodland edges, pastures, field-borders, river banks and grassy waste places
Height: 50-100cm
Growth Type: Perennial
Position: Full sun-semi-shade
Soil Preference: Wide range/well drained
Musk Mallow
Malva moschata
Jumbo plug plant (70cc)
A good pollen and nectar plant for bees, butterflies and hoverflies.
A caterpillar food plant of the Mallow Moth.
Advised to plant in informal groups to encourage recognition and attract bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects.