Malva neglecta
Species
Also called common mallow, cheeseweed
Connections
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“Malva neglecta is a remarkable biennial to short-lived annual plant” — Malva neglecta: complete guide | GardenWorld
“Seeds germinate within 1-2 weeks” — Malva neglecta: complete guide | GardenWorld
“Choose a location with full sun exposure and well-draining soil.” — Malva neglecta: How to Grow and Use Common Mallow - Bloomvara
“Soil pH tolerance extends from extremely acidic to extremely alkaline (pH 4.5-8.0)” — Malva neglecta: complete guide | GardenWorld
“USDA hardiness zones 3-11 encompass this species' range” — Malva neglecta: complete guide | GardenWorld
“spacing plants about 12 inches apart.” — Malva neglecta: How to Grow and Use Common Mallow - Bloomvara
“Malva neglecta forms a low, spreading plant typically achieving heights of only 20-40 cm” — Malva neglecta: complete guide | GardenWorld
“Propagation is easiest through seeds or by dividing mature plants” — Malva neglecta: How to Grow and Use Common Mallow - Bloomvara
“The ten seeds that make up each cheeseweed fruit fall to the ground” — Know Your Weeds: Malva neglecta – Mariquita Farm
“Yes, the young leaves, flowers, and stems are edible and often used in salads, teas, or as cooked greens.” — Malva neglecta: How to Grow and Use Common Mallow - Bloomvara
“American bugs won’t eat Malva neglecta” — Know Your Weeds: Malva neglecta – Mariquita Farm
Who grows this
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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Linked record: Wikidata (CC0)
- Wikipedia: Malva neglecta
- Fact sheet: 3 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrowers Librarian