Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Malva sylvestris
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
9 - 1
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Sandy
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Malva Neglecta
HESPERIS matronalis
Common Name
Common Mallow
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
In Hindi
malva neglecta
डेम के रॉकेट
In German
malva neglecta
Rockets Freifrau
In French
malva neglecta
Rocket Dame
In Spanish
Malva neglecta
Rocket Dame
In Greek
Malva neglecta
Rocket Dame του
In Portuguese
malva neglecta
Rocket de Dame
In Polish
Ślaz zaniedbany
Rocket Dame
In Latin
neglecta malva
Hesperis Rocket
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Brassicales
Family
Malvaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Malveae
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Common Mallow and Dame's Rocket
Wondering what are the properties of Common Mallow and Dame's Rocket? We provide you with everything About Common Mallow and Dame's Rocket. Common Mallow doesn't have thorns and Dame's Rocket doesn't have thorns. Also Common Mallow does not have fragrant flowers. Common Mallow has allergic reactions like and Dame's Rocket has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Common Mallow and Dame's Rocket and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Common Mallow and Dame's Rocket
Season and care of Common Mallow and Dame's Rocket is important to know. While considering everything about Common Mallow and Dame's Rocket Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Mallow season is and Dame's Rocket season is . The type of soil for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral and for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline.
Common Mallow and Dame's Rocket Physical Information
Common Mallow and Dame's Rocket physical information is very important for comparison. Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Common Mallow and Dame's Rocket are as follows:
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Common Mallow and Dame's Rocket
Care of Common Mallow and Dame's Rocket include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Mallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Common Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.