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Virginia Mallow

Sida hermaphrodita, Malvaceae

Zones
4–8
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Mulch MakerGround CoverBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Prairie BundleflowerDesmanthus bicornutus
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Shortpod RattleboxCrotalaria brevidens
Nitrogen FixationTrap Crop
American JointvetchAeschynomene americana
Nitrogen FixationPollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Pennsylvania SmartweedPolygonum pensylvanicum
Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator SharingPhysical Support

Antagonistic Plants

Desert BluebellsPhacelia campanularia

Tall Virginia mallow creates too much shade for light-dependent desert bluebells

Uses

Functions

Biomass ProductionSoil ImprovementErosion ControlWildlife Habitat

Medicinal Uses

Anti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Virginia Mallow grow in?

Virginia Mallow grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Virginia Mallow?

Good companions for Virginia Mallow include Prairie Bundleflower, Shortpod Rattlebox, American Jointvetch, Pennsylvania Smartweed.

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