Description The species Abelmoschus moschatus is commonly known as musk mallow, but be aware that that common name also applies to Malva moschata. There is apparently some question about the botanical name of this plant, too: whether this is truly a strain of A. moschatus or rather A. sagittifolius. Whatever you want to call it, it’s a very pretty and unusual addition to beds, borders, pots, and planters. These seeds produce bushy clumps of upright stems with deeply lobed leaves and hibiscus-like blooms that are reddish pink to pinkish red, fading to white in the center. In the garden, they usually reach 1 to 2 feet tall. I grew some in a large pot in an open greenhouse one year, and they easily reached 4 feet tall. Enjoy this tropical-looking beauty for months of color in hot, sunny sites. It’s mostly grown as an annual but can behave as a perennial in frost-free areas. Collected in September 2025. At least 12 seeds. Shipping to U.S. addresses only. Please read the germination information as well before ordering.
