Mallow

Common Mallow

“Common mallow is a handsome ‘weed’ of waste ground, roadside verges and gardens. Its deep pink, stripey flowers provide nectar for insects throughout the summer.” the Wildlife trusts

Common name : Common Mallow

Latin name : Malva sylvestris

A member of the Mallow family (Malvaceae)

Another great plant for bees. This is a very versatile plant seen in many of our green spaces with pink and purple flowers and leaves that have five lobes.

If left alone it can grow tall, but if mowed down, it can scramble along short grass and survive in poor ground such as shingle.