species 32,857 observations
Musk Mallow
Malva moschata
Field notes
Supports All
25
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Cotton Tipworm Moth, Common Checkered-Skipper, Grey Pug Moth
3
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll
10
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Perplexing Bumble Bee, Tricolored Bumble Bee, Two-spotted Bumble Bee, Pure Green Sweat Bee
12
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained Moist
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.