Snow White Malva

Short and sweet describes this little plant perfectly. Iridescent silver-white flowers float over the foliage, blooming the first season, growing to 16 inches. A good way to get a mass of flowers in the first year would be to plant 5-7 seedlings spread evenly out, in a foot diameter circle, creating a full-grown, established look.   50 seeds PLANTING Malva sylvestris Perennial, Zones 4-7 Germination: 7-21 days Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 70-75ºF Seed Planting Depth: Sow on the surface, seeds need light to germinate Starting Indoors: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Provide 70-75ºF soil temperatures until germination. Transplant 12-18” apart after the last frost. Sowing Outdoors: Direct sow outdoors in mid-spring or fall. Sow a few seeds every 12”. Thin to the strongest seedling Growth Habit: Upright branching Height and Width: 14-16” by 14-16” Spacing: 12-18” apart Light Needs: Full sun Soil Needs: Average to fertile, well-drained  Approximate days to flower from seed: Blooms in the second season may bloom the first season when started early indoors Uses: Cut flowers, cottage and wildflower gardens, borders, attracts bees and butterflies Care: Pinch back the seedlings to encourage more branching. Drought tolerant once established. Deadhead to encourage more flower production. Self-seeds