Musk Mallow

Lovely pink or white meadow flowers that bloom in June and July.

A plant of European origin, naturalized in Quebec. Very easy to grow and requires no maintenance.

The flowers are dried to make a soothing and calming herbal tea for the respiratory tract and intestines. The young leaves and flowers add a touch of brightness to salads.

Perennial. Hardiness zone 3. Reaches 60 cm in height.

Indoor sowing: Start sowing 4 to 6 weeks before the last frost for earlier flowering. Sow at a depth of 5 mm.

The seeds need cold stratification (4 ° C) for at least 1 week on moist potting soil to germinate.

Outdoor sowing: Broadcast on the ground in April-May, or even the previous autumn.

Germination: 7-14 days. Temperature above 20 ° C.

Outdoor transplant: When the soil has warmed up and the risk of frost has passed.

Exposure: Full sun or partial shade.

Maturity: 80 days.

Origin of the seed: We obtained the first seeds of this flower on our land, they naturally grow in abundance.

Open-pollinated seeds grown locally and naturally!