Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
China
Types
Malva sylvestris
Tuscany, Royal Gem, Flavortop, Crimson Baby, Fantasia
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
-
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
White, Red, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Long, simple, curved and folded
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Sandy
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Part sun
Full 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
Fragrant Flower
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
-
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
Aphrodisiac, Blood stasis and neurodegenerative diseases, Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Combats Stress, Culinary Usage, Diuretic, Hair Loss, Hypokalemia, Obesity, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
For making oil, Gum, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Container, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Malva Neglecta
PRUNUS persica nectarine
Common Name
Common Mallow
Nectarine, Hardy Red
In Hindi
malva neglecta
आड़ू
In German
malva neglecta
Dwarf Nectarine
In French
malva neglecta
Dwarf Nectarine
In Spanish
Malva neglecta
Dwarf Nectarine
In Greek
Malva neglecta
Dwarf Nectarine
In Portuguese
malva neglecta
Dwarf Nectarine
In Polish
Ślaz zaniedbany
Dwarf Nectarine
In Latin
neglecta malva
Hardy Red
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Common Mallow and Dwarf Nectarine
Season and care of Common Mallow and Dwarf Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Common Mallow and Dwarf Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Mallow season is and Dwarf Nectarine season is . The type of soil for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral.
Common Mallow and Dwarf Nectarine Physical Information
Common Mallow and Dwarf Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Dwarf Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Common Mallow and Dwarf Nectarine are as follows:
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Dwarf Nectarine flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Rose
- Dwarf Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Common Mallow and Dwarf Nectarine
Care of Common Mallow and Dwarf Nectarine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Mallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Nectarine 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 Dwarf Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.