Botanical profile

Malva sylvestris 'Zebrina'

Latin name
Malva 'Zebrina' (syl.)
Common name
Mauve 'Zebrina'
Type
Perennial
Family
Malvaceae

Abundant flowering of delicate mauve flowers with heavily raspberry pink veins. Perfect for adding height to a mixed border. Widely used in country gardens where it can self-sow freely. Non-invasive.

Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Hummingbirds
Flowers that attract hummingbirds

Hummingbirds

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate
Fertilization
Fertilizer for flowering
Soil type
Well drained
Minimum temperature
'-35°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
June-September
Flower color
Pink
Foliage color
Green
Shape
Erected
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
4 feet (1.22 m)
Width
24 inches (61 cm)
Growth rate
Fast

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