Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Asia, Europe, Northern Africa
Types
Malva sylvestris
Sorbus aucuparia fenenkiana, Sorbus aucuparia glabrata, Sorbus aucuparia praemorsa
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
-
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
-
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do Not over Water, Water in the early morning hours
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Sandy
Average
Sun Exposure
Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, blister mites, Canker, fireblight, sawflies, Silver leaf
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
-
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Laxative, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Malva Neglecta
Sorbus aucuparia
Common Name
Common Mallow
Rowan, Mountain ash
In Hindi
malva neglecta
रोवाण पौधा
In German
malva neglecta
Rowan Tree
In French
malva neglecta
Rowan Tree
In Spanish
Malva neglecta
Rowan Tree
In Greek
Malva neglecta
Rowan Tree
In Portuguese
malva neglecta
Árvore de Rowan
In Polish
Ślaz zaniedbany
Rowan Tree
In Latin
neglecta malva
Rowan ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Common Mallow and Rowan Tree
Season and care of Common Mallow and Rowan Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Common Mallow and Rowan Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Mallow season is and Rowan Tree season is . The type of soil for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Rowan Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral and for Rowan Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Common Mallow and Rowan Tree Physical Information
Common Mallow and Rowan Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Rowan Tree height is 1,000.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Common Mallow and Rowan Tree are as follows:
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Rowan Tree flower color: White
- Rowan Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Common Mallow and Rowan Tree
Care of Common Mallow and Rowan Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Mallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rowan Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Common Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rowan Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.