50 Non GMO Heirloom Zebra Malva Seeds. Perennial. Attracts Bees and Butterflies. Deer Resistant.

Easiest Flower to grow from seed and multiplies rapidly. It is a host plant for butterflies to lay eggs as well as a medicinal plant or flower. Advantages: Attract Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds, Bee Friendly, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Good For Cut Flowers, Good For Containers Malva sylvestris var. mauritiana 'Zebrina' (Zebra Mallow) is an erect, bushy, biennial or perennial boasting attractive flower spikes adorned with 5 petaled, soft pink flowers with striking, raspberry purple veins. Blooming from summer to fall, the showy flowers, 2 in. across (5 cm), are produced in abundance in the leaf axils. They are visited by many insects, especially bees for pollen. The leaves stand on long hairy footstalks, and are divided into 5-9 shallow lobes. Heat and drought tolerant, Zebra Mallow is perfect for cottage or wildflower gardens. Excellent in containers too. Requirements Hardiness 4-8 Plant Type Perennials Plant Family Malva - Mallows Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun Season of Summer (Early, Mid, Late) 2'-4' (60cm - 120cm) Height Spread 1¹-2¹ (30cm - 60cm) Spacing 18" - 24" (45cm - 60cm) Water Needs Average Maintenance Low Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand Basically, Grows in the cracks of my sidewalk Characteristics Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained Grows up to 2-4 ft. high (60-120 cm) and 1-2 ft. wide (30-60 cm). Will self-seed in the garden if happy, providing years of blooms. Performs best in full sun or part shade, in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Best flower color is obtained in full sun. * Easy to grow, Common Mallow is a welcomed addition to beds and borders, cottage gardens and wildflower meadows. Virtually pest and disease free. Propagate by seed