Malvella sherardiana, or Sherard's malvella, is a perennial flowering plant in the mallow family (Malvaceae), native to Spain and from Greece to Crimea, southeastward to Iran. The species features many ground-spreading stems with round, long-stalked leaves up to 50 millimetres (2.0 in) wide with crinkly edges, and small, solitary pink mallow-like flowers measuring 10 millimetres (0.39 in) in diameter. It is the only Old World species in the genus Malvella, typically growing in fields and waste places on heavy clay soils at elevations between 0–1,000 metres (3,300 ft), where it faces conservation challenges, particularly in central Spain where it qualifies as endangered with fewer than 300 individuals remaining across fragmented populations.
Sherard's mallow has strong disease resistance and is typically not susceptible to illnesses. In terms of care, this plant is fairly low maintenance. When planted outdoors it needs minimal watering, and larger plants usually do not require pruning. Smaller plants, however, should be pruned after they have finished blooming. Sherard's mallow is suitable for anyone with an outdoor area, such as a garden or deck, and does not demand much experience in plant care.
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