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Genus: Napaea

Species: dioica

Common Name: Glade Mallow

Family: Malvaceae + Tiliaceae

Order: Malvales

Native: Northeastern North America

Habit: Herbaceous Perennial

Height: 4 to 8 feet

Width: 2 to 4 feet

Flowering Season: Summer

Flower Color: White

Propagation: Seed or division

Zone: 4-8

Note: This plant is suitable for bog gardens. The leaves of Glade mallow are large and palmately divided. Monitor plant for Malva vein clearing virus. Prefers sunny to part shady, moist, well-drained, organic-rich soil.