Malva sylvestris 'Zebrina'
Hollyhock Mallow
Photo courtesy of Growing Colors
- Single, pale lilac flowers with purple veins
- Long blooming, summer-frost
- Hardy;cousin to the Hollyhock
- Shrub-like habit with tall stems
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Spring
Summer
Average Water
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Plant in well-drained soil in a spot with full sun to part shade, water regularly, and prune in early spring. For best results, fertilize annually with a balanced fertilizer in late fall or early spring.
Height: 24-36 in
Spread: 18-24 in
Spacing: 24 in
Bloom Color: Lavender, Purple
Zone: 5-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Spring
- Fall
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Malva
Common Name: Mallow
Clusters of five petaled flowers amongst kidney shaped leves. Most syvestris species are purple-pink petals with dark veining. Upright, mounding habit. Blooms early summer-fall. Loved by bees and butterflies! A host plant for the Painted Lady butterfly.