modest mallow
Also known as: white prairie mallow
A rhizomatous perennial to 75cm tall, with deeply lobed basal leaves. In summer it produces stiff, unbranched stems bearing pure white, satin-petalled flowers
Scientific classification
- Species
- modest mallow (Sidalcea candida)
- Genus
- Sidalcea
- Family
- Malvaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of modest mallow
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of modest mallow
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modest mallow care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningDeadhead to prolong flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division, or by sowing seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn or spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained, light, neutral to slightly acid soil in full sun
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to rust diseases
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs and snails
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