Zebrina Mallow

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Self-seeding annual. Here's a tall pop of color that will bring in garden friends like bees and hummingbird moths! Zebrina ( Malva sylvestris ) grows to 4 ft. Each packet contains approximately 100 seeds.

One tough perennial! 'Zebrina' sports soft pink flowers with striking, raspberry-purple veins, achieving a pinwheel effect. Heat and drought are not a problem for this perennial. Though it is sometimes short-lived, Malva will self-seed readily assuring...

* Tolerates maritime exposure. * A very easily grown plant, succeeding in any ordinary garden soil in sun or partial shade. * A strong fibre is obtained from the stems, it is used for making string, bags, paper etc.

* Tolerates maritime exposure. * A very easily grown plant, succeeding in any ordinary garden soil in sun or partial shade. * A strong fibre is obtained from the stems, it is used for making string, bags, paper etc.

2-3" medium to light pink Hibiscus-like flowers are produced beginning in mid-spring and continuing often into late as fall under good conditions. It dies back to the ground in winter and readily returns in spring.

Compared to lettuce, a plant like this with abundant leaves for the taking makes a lot more sense for gardens. Medicinally, the plant contains mucilage and is used for its soothing, anti-inflammatory and laxative properties.

The infusion made from the pink flowers or leaves is used externally to moisturize and tone the skin and internally to soothe mucous membranes irritated and inflamed by coughs, stomach upsets and other intestinal problems.

(Tree mallow) Purple flowers yield an excellent natural colouring for drinks and herbal teas. Medicinally similar to marshmallow. Also great in salads.

Tree Mallow needs a sunny area and average garden soil to thrive. It can be utilized in smaller gardens by underplanting it with other perennials like lavender. The long stemmed flowers are great for cutting and a magnet for butterflies.

In the 16th century it was known as an omnimorbia, or cure-all. Moschata (musk mallow) and the stronger M. Common mallow contains anti-oxidants, including polyphenols and anthocyanins, which explains its beneficial effect on gastroenteritis.

Kankakee Mallow, or Iliamna remota, is part of the mallow family and has a truly rich history. Despite its rarity, this wildflower will grow almost anywhere if planted in well-draining soil with full to partial shade.

* White, pink, or rose flowers to 6", usually with a crimson base; a swamp plant; very salt tolerant; flowers in late summer; native to eastern U.S. to Michigan, south to Alabama, * The leaves and roots abound in mucilage.

Life Saver Plant (Huernia zebrina) The amazing 5-pointed, yellow, star-shaped flowers are banded in coppery brown with a dark red lifesaver rim making it appropriately named Life Saver Plant.

Gasteria minima is a succulent grown for interesting foliage. After removing the pot from water allow excess water to drain from the pot for about 10 minutes. You can fertilize your Huernia Zebrina Life Saver Plants, but Huernia Zebrina Life Saver Plants...

* Lavatera thuringiaca is a species of Lavatera native to eastern Europe and southwestern Asia , from southern Germany south to Italy , and east to southern Russia , Kazakhstan , and Turkey .

* Lavatera thuringiaca is a species of Lavatera native to eastern Europe and southwestern Asia , from southern Germany south to Italy , and east to southern Russia , Kazakhstan , and Turkey .

* White, pink, or rose flowers to 6", usually with a crimson base; a swamp plant; very salt tolerant; flowers in late summer; native to eastern U.S. to Michigan, south to Alabama, * The leaves and roots abound in mucilage.

This gorgeous wildflower is easy to grow, tolerating dry soil and full sun to partial shade. Bright-magenta blooms make a bold statement in the summer garden or meadow, spreading quickly each year.

* Malva moschata ( Musk-mallow ) is a species of Malva native to Europe and southwestern Asia , from Spain north to the British Isles and Poland , and east to southern Russia and Turkey .

* Malva moschata ( Musk-mallow ) is a species of Malva native to Europe and southwestern Asia , from Spain north to the British Isles and Poland , and east to southern Russia and Turkey .

Treat with an organic-friendly insecticidal soap or neem oil should troubles arise, such as aphids. Keep at 65-70°F and provide light. The seed pods develop into little "cheese wheels"; hence, members of this family are called cheese mallow.

Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral Fertilizer: If soil is especially poor, scratch in an inch or so of compost prior to planting. Fun Fact The genus name Callirhoe is in honor of Greek diety Achelous's daughter.

This Hibiscus likes very moist, even wet soils, growing happily at water's edge. And even though it blooms the first year from a spring planting, you can also sow the seeds outdoors in fall for spring germination.

Pkt is 25 seeds. Ideal for the back of the border yet handsome enough to stand alone as a specimen, this plant also makes a fine hedge or foundation planting. Long-blooming and long-lived, it is a hardworking performer you will love! 'Mystic Merlin' grows...

* Malvus sylvestris is a spreading herb , who is an annual in North Africa , biennial in the Mediterranean and a perennial elsewhere . * The flowers can be added to salads or used as a garnish.

* Malvus sylvestris is a spreading herb , who is an annual in North Africa , biennial in the Mediterranean and a perennial elsewhere . * The flowers can be added to salads or used as a garnish.