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Abelmoschus moschatus
Musk mallow
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Latin Name: Abelmoschus moschatus
Synonyms: Hibiscus abelmoschus.
Common Name: Musk mallow
Family: Malvaceae(Click to Search)
Author: Medik.
Known Hazards: None known
Habitat: Not known
Mature Height: 2
Mature Width: 1
Habit: Perennial
Cultivation Notes: Easily grown in a rich well-drained soil in a sunny position[238]. Tolerates a pH in the range 6 to 7.8.
This species is not hardy in the colder areas of the country, it tolerates temperatures down to about -5°c and can be grown outdoors in the milder areas of the country[238]. The plant grows as a shrub in frost-free climates but is usually cut back to the ground in British winters. So long as these winters are not too cold, however, it can usually be grown as a herbaceous perennial with new shoots being produced freely from the root-stock. These flower in the summer[238]. It is probably wise to apply a good mulch to the roots in the autumn[K].
It is best to cut back the stems to about 15cm long in the spring even if they have not been killed back by the frost[238]. This will ensure an abundance of new growth and plenty of flowers in the summer.
The musk mallow is widely cultivated in tropical climates for its many uses[238].
There is at least one named form, selected for its ornamental value. 'Mischief' is somewhat smaller than the species, reaching a height of 50cm[238].
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