Malva Sylvestris Mauritanicus “Windsor Castle”
A surprise in the garden? Well, it was a surprise to me since I hadn’t planted it. This lovely little plant appeared late this summer. With some help from my on-line gardening community friends from The Irish Garden (http://www.garden.ie) it was identified as a malva plant. I believe it is Sylvestris Mauritanicus “Windsor Castle”. It is also known as Common Mallow, and is a leafy biennial-perennial. It will (hopefullly!) re-seed itself, and will grow to 3 or 4 feet in height.
Malva in the early days
Of course I took pictures as it grew. In the early days I was thinking it was a pretty weed! The new buds are a dark purple, yet the flowers are a wine color.
Malva in the early days
Malva Sylvestris Mauritanicus “Windsor Castle”
Malva
The only down side of this story is that it is in my white and yellow garden! Given how lovely this color is, I think I can live with one more addition to the color scheme of my center garden.
Malva in front of my yellow Potentilla
I have to say I’m really happy about this plant growing in my garden! Such a lovely surprise. 🙂
Malva
Have you had any nice surprises lately?
Happy fall!
Dana
Mom in the Garden 
How interesting; it is pretty and a keeper! I am happy for you that you ate still out in your garden. The killer frost here 24 hours ago has put an end to our growing season.
Happy Halloween Dana!
Thanks for visiting me Curly Locks Gourmet Food Kathleen! Yes, thankfully I still have a tiny bit of color in the garden. Sorry to hear about your hard frost, shall I say “already”? I guess it isn’t bad considering it is nearly Halloween! I hope it isn’t too cold for the kids to go out Trick-or-Treating! 🙂