Malva 'Mauritanica' is a shrubby, large-leaved heirloom perennial grown in cottage gardens of mixed annuals and perennials, where its saucer flowers and upright habit adds contrast. Also serves as a quick-growing flowering hedge. It is tolerant of a wide range of conditions; however, it dislikes extreme heat. In southern gardens sow in fall for a beautiful spring show, elsewhere best grown as an annual. Self-sows.