5 Seeds Abelmoschus moschatus Mixed Colors Musk Mallow Flower

Abelmoschus moschatus, commonly known as Musk Mallow, is a warm-season flowering plant grown for its showy blooms in a mix of colors and its bushy, upright habit. It is a popular choice for sunny borders, cottage gardens, and container planting, offering long-lasting visual interest through the growing season.

This variety is typically grown as an ornamental annual or tender perennial, where its soft-petaled flowers appear above medium-green lobed foliage. The mixed colors bring a range of warm tones to beds and patio pots, and the plants work well grouped for mass color or blended with other sun-loving annuals. Seed-grown plants establish readily in warm soil and reward gardeners with steady bloom over the warmer months.
Species: Abelmoschus moschatus
Variety: Mixed Colors
Type: Flowering annual or tender perennial
Plant_Habit: Upright, bushy
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
Zones: 9-11 as perennial; grown as annual elsewhere
Germination: 14-21 days at 70-75°F
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly press into soil, keep moist
Spacing: 12-18 inches apart
Notes: Warm-season grower; blooms best in full sun