Is Rough Marsh-mallow safe for pets?

Yes, Rough Marsh-mallow (Malva Setigera) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Rough Marsh-mallow easy to care for?

Rough Marsh-mallow has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Rough Marsh-mallow grow indoors?

Rough Marsh-mallow is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Rough Marsh-mallow (Malva Setigera) is a annual herb in the Malvaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 7-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Malva setigera is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant known for its rough, hairy leaves and small pink to purple flowers.

Last updated: February 2026

Rough Marsh-mallow

Malva Setigera

Malva setigera is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant known for its rough, hairy leaves and small pink to purple flowers.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

annual

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

7-10

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, well-drained

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, pollinator attractor

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Rough Marsh-mallow

Jan

Prune

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Fertilize

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Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Malvaceae

Genus:Malva