H perennial
Common Mallow
Malva Sylvestris - Blue Mallow
Common Mallow prefers a sunny position. It was once regarded as one of the most important medicinal herbs. It was once said to be a aphrodisiac. The leaves are used raw or cooked and added to a soup act as a thickener, used as a tea or used in a salad. The flowers used as a garnish in a salad. The leaves can be used to relieve insect bites and stings. Magical powers of exorcism, love and protection. Approx 290 seeds per gram

Sowing time for wildflowers is all year round with best results sowing either March to early May, or from August to September.