musk mallow
Abelmoschus moschatus
USDA zones9 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size18 to 24 inches tall12 to 18 inches wide
- Bloom color
- Yellow to pink to orange-red
Garden uses
Notes
Musk mallow (Abelmoschus moschatus) is a vegetable for the food garden and the annual bed. It is typically grown as an annual. It is not cold-hardy and will not survive freezing temperatures. This plant likes full sun and average moisture. It stays 18 to 24 inches tall and 12 to 18 inches wide. The blooms open yellow and age to pink or orange-red, and the plant is drought tolerant.
Pairs well with Shishito shishito pepper, Eggplant, and Mystic Illusion dahlia.
Native range
Tropical Asia.