species
Malva alcea
european mallow · vervain mallow
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Malva alcea belongs to the family Malvaceae, also known as european mallow or vervain mallow, introduced to the UK. It grows in full sun, where the ground is neutral or alkaline and in well drained conditions.
Assembled from the attributes recorded below.
What this plant needs
- Aspect
- Full sun
- Acidity
- Neutral, Alkaline
- Moisture
- Well drained
- In the UK
- Introduced
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