Malva alcea 'Fastigiata'

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Fastigiate Hollyhock Mallow

This long-blooming perennial has saucer-shaped flowers on sturdy, ascending stems. The Fastigiata cultivar has a neater appearance than the species, so it is usually the best one for a perennial border. The rose, pink, or white flowers with a slight notch in each petal have a silky appearance. The gray-green leaves are three-lobed to five-lobed. Although this plant may be short-lived, it remains a garden presence because of prolific self-sowing. Use it for color throughout summer in the border. Foliage may become marred by fungal diseases by late summer.

Soil:
Moderate
Plant Shape:
Upright
Exposure:
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Bloom Time:
May - June
July - August
September - October
Bloom Color:
Pink
Landscape Use:
Bedding or Border
Specimen Plant
Wildlife Interest:
Attracts Birds
Attracts Butterflies
Plant Type:
Perennial
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 7