Stunning red flowers last for only one day but are produced prolifically. Seeds are musk scented. Leaves, shoots and tuberous roots can be eaten raw or cooked. A small shrub that grows to about 2m. It is fast growing. Musk Mallow is not long lived, usually less than 15 years. Very Drought tolerant.

Specifications of Musk Mallow

Preferred ClimateSubtropical

Grown FromSeedling

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions)0-1m

Plants required to Pollinate1 (Self Pollinating)

Can it Handle Frosts?Sometimes

Amount of leaves in Winter?Some Leaves (Partly Deciduous)

Quarantine Restrictions to these AreasWA

Water RequirementsDrought Hardy (Little Watering)

Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree?Dwarf (1/2 Normal Size)

Time to Fruit/Flower/HarvestFirst Year

Sun or ShadeFull (Sun:80%-100%)

Preferred Soil TypeGood Drainage, Poor Drainage (Clay)

Soil pHModerately Acidic (5.5-6.5), Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)

Fruiting/Harvest MonthsJanuary, February, March, November, December