species 157 observations

Mallow-wort

Malope trifida

Field notes

Malope trifida (mallow-wort, annual malope, maloppi, purple Spanish mallow; syn. Malope ciliata F.G. Dietr., Malope grandiflora F.G.Dietr., Malope malacoides var trifida (Cav.) Samp.) is a species of Malope native to the Western Mediterranean Region. This plant is often used as an ornamental plant.

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Dry Well drained Moist
Soil: Loam Clay Organic
Habit: Ascending Erect
Plant type: Annual

From NC State Extension.