Malva sylvestris 'Zebrina'
(Hollyhock Mallow)
40 seeds $3.25
Malva 'Zebrina' is an heirloom flower that was popular in Victorian gardens. It blooms from June to September with tall stems of 2" pale pink flowers with dark purple stripes. It gives the garden an old-fashioned, cottage garden look. It's also nice in wildflower gardens.
Malva sylvestris 'Zebrina' is a first-year flowering perennial. It's easy to grow, and it self sows abundantly. It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, and it makes a good cut flower.
Also known as Malva sylvestris var. mauritiana 'Zebrina', French Hollyhock, Striped Mallow, and Zebrina Hollyhock. Hardy in zones 5-9.
height 36" spacing 18"
Sowing Malva sylvestris 'Zebrina' Seeds
Start malva seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Barely cover the seeds with soil. Or sow outdoors in spring. Full sun.
