Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
World/Pandemic
Types
Malva sylvestris
Viola sororia, Viola odorata, Viola tricolor
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
-
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange, Gold, Light Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Sandy
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Part sun
Full Shade, Partial shade, 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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
Anti-oxidant, Asthma, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Making Perfumes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Feature Plant
Botanical Name
Malva Neglecta
VIOLA 'Gem Plum Antique'
Common Name
Common Mallow
Viola
In Hindi
malva neglecta
Viola
In German
malva neglecta
Viola
In French
malva neglecta
Alto
In Spanish
Malva neglecta
Viola
In Greek
Malva neglecta
Βιόλα
In Portuguese
malva neglecta
Viola
In Polish
Ślaz zaniedbany
Altówka
In Latin
neglecta malva
Viola
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Malpighiales
Family
Malvaceae
Violaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Violoideae
Season and Care of Common Mallow and Viola
Season and care of Common Mallow and Viola is important to know. While considering everything about Common Mallow and Viola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Mallow season is and Viola season is . The type of soil for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Viola is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral and for Viola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Common Mallow and Viola Physical Information
Common Mallow and Viola physical information is very important for comparison. Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Viola height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Common Mallow and Viola are as follows:
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Viola flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange, Gold, Light Blue and Lavender
- Viola leaf color: Green
Care of Common Mallow and Viola
Care of Common Mallow and Viola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Mallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Viola 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 Viola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.