NC Native Plant Society:
Plant Details
Malva moschata
Musk Mallow, Rose Mallow
Scientific Name: |
Malva moschata |
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Genus: |
Malva |
Species Epithet: |
moschata |
Common Name: |
Musk Mallow, Rose Mallow |
Plant Type |
Herb/Wildflower |
Life Cycle |
Perennial |
Plant Family |
Malvaceae (Mallow Family) |
Native/Alien: |
Not Native to US |
Size: |
1-3 ft. |
Bloom Color(s): |
Pink |
Light: |
Sun - 6 or more hours of sun per day |
Soil Moisture: |
Dry |
Bloom Time: |
June, July, August, September |
Growing Area: |
Mountains |
Habitat Description: |
“Pastures, roadsides, barnyards” (Weakley 2015). Rare in NC Mountains. |
Leaf Arrangement: |
Alternate |
Leaf Retention: |
Deciduous |
Leaf Type: |
Leaves veined, not needle-like or scale-like |
Leaf Form: |
Simple |
Life Cycle: |
Perennial |
Wildlife Value: |
Has some wildlife value |
Landscape Value: |
Not Recommended for home landscapes |
State Rank: |
(*Key) |
Global Rank: |
GNR: Unknown (*Key) |
State Status: |
(*Key) |
Notes: |
Native of Europe. |
Black Mountain |
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Black Mountain, late Spring |
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Black Mountain, June 2002 |
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Black Mountain, June 2002 |
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