| Description | Zebrina Mallow (Malva sylvestris) is a tall, perennial or biennial plant with pale to deep purple petals featuring dark maroon veins. Will reseed in your garden with many volunteer plants. |
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| Plant Type | Perennials Hardy, Biennials, Short lived perennials |
| Hardiness Zone | (5)-9 |
| Sunlight | sun, part shade |
| Moisture | average |
| Soil & Site | average |
| Temperature | Maybe temperamental in zone 5 |
| Flowers | The primary flower color is purple, with pale lavender to almost white variations, and stripes; volunteers will vary in color. |
| Leaves | hollyhock-like lobed leaves |
| Dimensions | 2-4 feet tall, upright branching |
| Maintenance | Pinching may help to control height and increase flowers. Removing volunteer seedlings that may overrun the garden. |
| Propagation | Easy to propagate from seeds. |
| Native Site | Native to Europe, western Asia, and northern Africa |
| Notes & Reference | #04-Herbaceous Perennial Plants (Allan Armitage), #273-Gardenia (www.gardenia.net) ` |
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