Mallow plants (Malva spp.) are native to much of Asia, Europe, and Africa, where they’re commonly grown for their pretty flowers or their various herbal and medicinal uses. They can also be found in the Americas, though they are often considered a weed here.
If you can identify which species is in your garden, you’ll have a better idea of whether it has any use as an ornamental or herbal plant, and whether it truly belongs there!
Mallow plants (Malva spp.) are native to much of Asia, Europe, and Africa, where they’re commonly grown for their pretty flowers or their various herbal and medicinal uses. They can also be found in the Americas, though they are often considered a weed here.
If you can identify which species is in your garden, you’ll have a better idea of whether it has any use as an ornamental or herbal plant, and whether it truly belongs there!