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Hardy perennial wildflower found in pastures, hedgerows and roadsides. Large, pretty, pink (rarely, white) flowers. Stems and leaves have a musky smell. Flowers July to September and grows 2 � 3 ft high (30 � 60 cm). �Malva� means soft, referring to the plant�s downy leaves. Found in woodland margins, hedgebanks, grassy areas.
Bee plant and food plant of the Mallow Skipper butterfly and caterpillars of the Painted Lady butterfly.
Plant was used in bath water or poultices to help heal burns. Leaves reduce inflammation and bee stings. Make into a tea for colds and bronchitis. Plant self-seeds well. Fruits are edible and taste like peanuts apparently.
Cut back after flowering.
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