Malva Purple Prince Seeds

Description

Malva sylvestrisPurple Prince

Also known as High Mallow

Malva Purple Prince Seeds

Type: Biennial
Bloom: May into September
Flower: 5-7 lobed 2″ wide, single, purple flower with dark purple veining
Height:2-4′ tall x 1.5-2′ wide
Light: Full sun
Soil: Any average fertile, loamy, well drained soil
P.H.: 6.0-7.0
Moisture: Regular.
Use: Border, perennial bed, Woodland. Medicinal, tea, culinary (edible flowers & leaves). Loved by bees, source of nectar, food for insects
Tolerances: Poor, dry soil, cold, part shade
Notes: Cut down stems in Autumn. Can be invasive
Zone:4-8
Native to Europe & Africa

Malva Purple Prince’s sister Malva ‘Zebrina’ Here

Malva sylvestris Seed Propagation
Indoors: Start 6-8 weeks before last frost 1/8″ deep in March or April to cold frame. Keep moist & maintain 61F for germination 10-25 days. Transplant to nursery rows until planting out in October 2′ apart
Outdoors: Late April to early May direct sow to open ground for germination 2 weeks