Mallow

Image by Andreas Rockstein What is musk mallow? A close cousin to the old-fashioned hollyhock, musk mallow is an upright perennial with fuzzy, palm-shaped leaves. Rosy-pink, five-petaled blooms decorate the…

Image by Jessica Carter via GKH Question Mallow weeds in landscapes can be especially troubling for many homeowners, wreaking havoc in lawn areas as they seed themselves throughout. For this reason, it helps…

Image by Bruce Ackley, The Ohio State University, Bugwood.org Few “weeds” bring a smile to my face like the common mallow does. Often considered a nuisance to many gardeners, I see common mallow (Malva…

Image by Whether you call it rose mallow, hardy hibiscus, dinner-plate hibiscus or swamp mallow, this perennial is an excellent choice to brighten up the summer garden. It can be grown as a focal…