Country Mallow

Sida cordifolia, Malvaceae

Zones

9–12

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerNitrogen FixerPollinator AttractorPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

False DaisyEclipta prostrata

Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

GuggulCommiphora wightii

Wind Protection

Cuban OreganoPlectranthus amboinicus

Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

Rough FrogfruitPhyla scaberrima

Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Fendler's CeanothusCeanothus fendleri

Fendler's ceanothus has extensive root systems and may produce allelopathic compounds that inhibit nearby herbaceous plants like country mallow.

Uses

Functions

Respiratory SupportFiber ProductionSoil Building

Edible Parts

LeavesSeeds

Medicinal Uses

AsthmaBronchitisRespiratory CongestionFeverJoint Pain

Common Questions

What zones does Country Mallow grow in?

Country Mallow grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.

Is Country Mallow a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Country Mallow is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Country Mallow?

Good companions for Country Mallow include False Daisy, Guggul, Cuban Oregano, Rough Frogfruit.

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