Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Cultivated Beds, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
Purple, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Oval to egg shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
No Shade, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Sandy
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Part sun
No Shade, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Purgative, Styptic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Employed in herbal medicine, Used in Homeopathy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Groundcover
Botanical Name
Malva Neglecta
LAMIUM purpureum
Common Name
Common Mallow
Purple Archangel, Purple Deadnettle, Red Deadnettle
In Hindi
malva neglecta
Purple Deadnettle
In German
malva neglecta
Lila Taubnessel
In French
malva neglecta
Violet Ortie blanche
In Spanish
Malva neglecta
Púrpura Deadnettle
In Greek
Malva neglecta
μωβ Deadnettle
In Portuguese
malva neglecta
Roxo Deadnettle
In Polish
Ślaz zaniedbany
Jasnota purpurowa
In Latin
neglecta malva
Purpura Deadnettle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Lamioideae
Properties of Common Mallow and Purple Deadnettle
Wondering what are the properties of Common Mallow and Purple Deadnettle? We provide you with everything About Common Mallow and Purple Deadnettle. Common Mallow doesn't have thorns and Purple Deadnettle doesn't have thorns. Also Common Mallow does not have fragrant flowers. Common Mallow has allergic reactions like Not Available and Purple Deadnettle has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Purple Deadnettle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Common Mallow and Purple Deadnettle
Season and care of Common Mallow and Purple Deadnettle is important to know. While considering everything about Common Mallow and Purple Deadnettle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Mallow season is Not Available and Purple Deadnettle season is Not Available. The type of soil for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Purple Deadnettle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral and for Purple Deadnettle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Common Mallow and Purple Deadnettle Physical Information
Common Mallow and Purple Deadnettle physical information is very important for comparison. Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Purple Deadnettle height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Common Mallow and Purple Deadnettle are as follows:
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Purple Deadnettle flower color: Purple and Pink
- Purple Deadnettle leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Common Mallow and Purple Deadnettle
Care of Common Mallow and Purple Deadnettle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Mallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Purple Deadnettle pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove deadheads. In summer Common Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Purple Deadnettle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
