FlowersBeginner
Mallow
Malva sylvestris
Scientific Name
Malva sylvestris
Family
Malvaceae
Origin
Europe and Asia
Type
Biennial/Perennial
Second year for flowers
Culinary Uses
Flavor: Mild, slightly nutty, mucilaginous
- Young leaves in salads
- Flowers as garnish
- Leaves cooked like spinach
- Herbal teas
- Thickening agent (mucilaginous)
Planting Calendar
Sow Indoors
FebruaryMarch
Sow Outdoors
AprilMaySeptember
Harvest
MayJuneJulyAugust
Health Benefits
- Excellent soothing demulcent
- Traditional for sore throats
- Digestive soother
- Skin healing properties
- Traditional for respiratory issues