Scientific Name: Lavatera trimestris

USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 10

Approximate number of seeds per kilogram (pound) : 156,200 (71,000)

Sun: full sun or partial shade

Water: keep soil moist during germination, do not overwater

Soil: cover with 1/8 inch of soil, use rich, well-drained soil

Temperature: 21 degrees Celsius (70 degrees Fahrenheit)

Spacing: 25 pounds per acre for a meadow, or 12 to 18 inches between plants

Germination Time: two to four weeks

Rose Mallow is resembles the hollyhock and the blooms are similar to those of a hibiscus.  Rose Mallow is native to Europe, but has become naturalized to the southeastern US.  Sow seeds in early spring after the danger of frost has passed.  Mallow is suitable for mass plantings in meadows or for borders and each plant will generate hundreds of blooms.  Deadhead regularly to avoid self-seeding.