Malva Neglecta Dwarf Mallow Known as Common Mallow Summer Flower
DWARF MALLOW
The stems of dwarf mallows are almost prostrate initially, and then rise up to a maximum height of 20 in. The annual species grows wild almost throughout Europe, including The Netherlands. From June until September, the leaf axils are adorned with whitish pink flowers with mauve stripes. At more than V4 in wide, the flowers are considerably smaller than those of its close relative, Malva sylvestris. Sow directly in the garden in April for flowers from July onwards.
Malva neglecta is also known as Common mallow in the United States and also buttonweed, cheeseplant, cheeseweed, dwarf mallow and roundleaf mallow. Although often considered a weed, this plant is reportedly consumed as a food. This is especially true of the seeds, which contain 21% protein and 15.2% fat.
