Curly Mallow (Malva verticillata var. crispa)
Curly mallow is a medicinal plant also called curly mallow or Chinese mallow. It was already cultivated in Asia more than two millennia ago. It has emollient, laxative and depurative properties. Its leaves, with their sweet flavor, are eaten raw or cooked. Still young, they can replace lettuce in salads. The stems of the plant can rise almost 2 meters in height.
MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Reseeds itself.
| Plant type: Annual |
| Flower color: White |
| Quantity: Envelope of about 40 seeds |
| Exposure: Half shade |
| Shape: Erected |
| Watering: If needed |
| Sowing: Directly in the garden |
| Germination: 7 to 15 days |
| Plant spacing: 50 cm |
| Depth: 5 mm |
| Width: 40 cm to 50 cm |
| Height: 1 m to 1,5 m |
| Family: Malvaceae |
| Characteristic: Edible |