How to grow Musk Mallow

Malva moschata

Other than sun, this plant doesn’t need much.

Growing Musk mallow from seed

Scatter in place and lightly scratch into surface in fall for spring germination. Will reseed on its own.

Soil temperature should be kept higher than 14°C / 57°F to ensure good germination.

Harvesting Musk mallow

Leaves, flowers and seeds may be eaten.

How long does Musk mallow take to grow?

These estimates for how long Musk mallow takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

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Musk mallow Etymology


“Moschata”: refers to the musk-like smell of the crushed leaves.
“St. Simeon’s Herb”: Malva moschata was held to be a herb for use in treating blindness. (This refers to the Presentation of the Child Jesus in the Temple: St. Simeon was blind.)

Other names for Musk mallow

St. simeon's herb

Misspellings: Muskmallow, Musk-mallow

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