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Genus: Malva Species: sylvestris Common Name: High Mallow Family: Malvaceae + Tiliaceae Order: Malvales Native: Europe Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 2 to 3 feet Width: 0.75 to 1 foot Flowering Season: Summer to Fall Flower Color: Red-purple with dark veins Propagation: Seed Zone: 5-7 Note: This short lived perennial is suitable for rock gardens, and perennial borders. Monitor plant for Japanese beetles. Prefers sunny, moderately dry, well-drained, moderately organic-rich soil.