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Curly Mallow Seeds

CA$5.95

A versatile annual green for edible landscapes and apothecary gardens

Curly Mallow (Malva verticillata) is a vigorous, fast-growing annual traditionally grown for its tender edible leaves and gentle medicinal qualities. With its softly lobed, crinkled foliage and small pale pink to white flowers borne in clusters along upright stems, curly mallow is both productive and attractive in the garden.

Our own farm-grown Curly Mallow seeds (Malva verticillata) are offered for organic growing. All seeds are grown on our farm without the use of chemicals and are open-pollinated, hybrid-free, and GMO-free.

Each package contains 40+ seeds.

A versatile annual green for edible landscapes and apothecary gardens

Curly Mallow (Malva verticillata) is a vigorous, fast-growing annual traditionally grown for its tender edible leaves and gentle medicinal qualities. With its softly lobed, crinkled foliage and small pale pink to white flowers borne in clusters along upright stems, curly mallow is both productive and attractive in the garden.

Our own farm-grown Curly Mallow seeds (Malva verticillata) are offered for organic growing. All seeds are grown on our farm without the use of chemicals and are open-pollinated, hybrid-free, and GMO-free.

Each package contains 40+ seeds.

Why Grow Curly Mallow?
Curly mallow is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking an easy, fast-growing edible green that also supports gentle herbal use. Producing abundant leafy growth throughout the season, it fits beautifully into edible landscapes, kitchen gardens, and apothecary plantings. Its adaptability, self-seeding habit, and pollinator-friendly flowers make it a reliable and generous addition to the garden.

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PLANT DETAILS

Common Names
Curly Mallow, Chinese Mallow, Cluster Mallow

Botanical Name
Malva verticillata

Plant Family
Malvaceae (Mallow Family)

Native Range
Europe and Asia

Life Cycle
Annual

Hardiness Zone
3–9

Habit
Fast-growing upright annual to 3–5 feet tall. Rounded, softly lobed leaves with gently crinkled edges and small pale pink to white flowers borne in clusters along the stems. Vigorous and leafy, producing an abundant supply of tender greens. Blooms in summer and is attractive to pollinators.

Sun & Soil Requairements
Curly mallow prefers full sun to partial shade and grows well in a wide range of soils. It performs best in moderately fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture, though it is adaptable and resilient once established.

Germination & Sowing Instructions
Direct sow outdoors in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked, or start indoors and transplant once danger of frost has passed. Seeds germinate readily and benefit from a brief soak prior to sowing.

Growing & Care
Easy to grow and low maintenance. Water during extended dry periods to encourage lush leaf growth. Plants may self-seed readily if allowed to go to seed. Regular harvesting will help prolong vegetative growth.

Harvesting
Leaves may be harvested throughout the growing season while young and tender. Flowers can be collected as they open. Seeds may be harvested once fully mature and dry.

Culinary Uses
Young leaves are traditionally used as a cooked green similar to spinach and are common in many Asian and European cuisines. Leaves and shoots are well suited to soups and stews, where their mucilaginous quality helps thicken broths.

Medicinal Uses
Like many members of the mallow family, curly mallow is rich in soothing mucilage. It has been traditionally used to calm and moisten irritated tissues of the digestive, respiratory, and urinary systems. Preparations made from the leaves and flowers have been used to ease dry coughs, sore throats, and digestive inflammation. Externally, mallow has been applied as a poultice or wash to soothe minor skin irritations, burns, and rashes.

Themes
Apothecary Garden, Edible Landscaping, Easy to Grow, Self-Seeding, Attracts Pollinators, Medicinal Greens.