Life Span
Annual
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
China, Japan
Types
Malva sylvestris
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
shade of upland trees
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-9
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
White, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
feather-shaped
Plant Season
-
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Sandy
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Part sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Making Perfumes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Malva Neglecta
DAPHNE odora
Common Name
Common Mallow
winter daphne
In Hindi
malva neglecta
winter daphne
In German
malva neglecta
Daphne odora
In French
malva neglecta
Daphne odora
In Spanish
Malva neglecta
Daphne odora
In Greek
Malva neglecta
Daphne odora
In Portuguese
malva neglecta
Daphne odora
In Polish
Ślaz zaniedbany
Daphne odora
In Latin
neglecta malva
Daphne odora
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Rosopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Euphorbioideae
Properties of Common Mallow and Winter Daphne
Wondering what are the properties of Common Mallow and Winter Daphne? We provide you with everything About Common Mallow and Winter Daphne. Common Mallow doesn't have thorns and Winter Daphne doesn't have thorns. Also Common Mallow does not have fragrant flowers. Common Mallow has allergic reactions like and Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Common Mallow and Winter Daphne
Season and care of Common Mallow and Winter Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Common Mallow and Winter Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Mallow season is and Winter Daphne season is . The type of soil for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral and for Winter Daphne is Neutral.
Common Mallow and Winter Daphne Physical Information
Common Mallow and Winter Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Common Mallow and Winter Daphne are as follows:
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
- Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Common Mallow and Winter Daphne
Care of Common Mallow and Winter Daphne include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Mallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.