large-flowered mallow wort
Also known as: mallow wort
M. trifida is an upright, stout-stemmed annual with hairy, lobed, bright green leaves. Broadly trumpet-shaped, pale pink to dark purple-red flowers with purple veins are produced from summer to autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- large-flowered mallow wort (Malope trifida)
- Genus
- Malope
- Family
- Malvaceae
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- Toxicity
- Annual Biennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of large-flowered mallow wort
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of large-flowered mallow wort
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large-flowered mallow wort care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningDeadhead to prolong flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, ideally in full sun though partial shade is tolerated. Provide support in exposed positions
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be affected by a rust
Pests
Aphids may be troublesome
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