A B O U T
Malva Alba, Malva moschata
25+ seeds

One seed packet filled with wild magic: heirloom organic seeds grown and collected by hand on our small scale farm. For expert and aspiring gardeners. An environmentally conscious alternative to conventional seed.

D E T A I L S
A part of the muskmallow family, malva alba has fragrant white clusters of blossoms with delicate violet pistels, and fern like foliage. Self-seeds easily, making this a perfect flower for the cottage garden.

Germination time: 12-28 days
Hardiness: zones 3-9
Lifecycle: perennial
Sunlight: full sun, part shade
Height: 12-20"
Spread: 12"
Bloom time: mid-summer, late summer, early fall
Characteristics: self-sows prolifically if seedheads are allowed to develop, but not invasive.

H O W TO P L A N T
Seeds may be sown in fall for next season or as soon as the ground can be worked in spring. Sow seeds 1/8" deep in well worked soil. Like many perennials it may take one growing season for malva to establish roots before it begins to flower.

P R E S E R V E
Whether it’s slowing down to grow something from seed, or taking the time to preserve what we have -from food to furniture to textiles- we make an effort to find beauty in everything that crosses our path.

Seeds are packaged in 100% recycled, 20% post-consumer waste brown kraft envelopes. Thank you for recycling again. In an effort to save on paper and ink, planting instructions can be found above.