Glade Mallow
(Napaea dioica)
A giant mallow with palmately lobed leaves that can grow to 20 inches wide. This plant is so cool. Flowers are small, white, and we’ve noticed a lot of pollinators enjoying them. The young leaf stems and peeled shoots are edible and mild in flavor. They are great in soups, stews or stir fries. We also eat them raw . Flower buds are good, as well as the young leaves. They have an okra type consistency. Roots are also edible but we’ve never tried them. I’m thinking they have a soothing effects to the throat and GI tract similar to other mallow roots, but can’t confirm. Glade mallow is a native mallow that isn’t very common to see, and if you have the right soil and space we highly recommend growing some. Prefers rich moist soils and plenty of sunshine. Grows to around 5-8 feet tall. Zone 4 hardy.
(Napaea dioica)
A giant mallow with palmately lobed leaves that can grow to 20 inches wide. This plant is so cool. Flowers are small, white, and we’ve noticed a lot of pollinators enjoying them. The young leaf stems and peeled shoots are edible and mild in flavor. They are great in soups, stews or stir fries. We also eat them raw . Flower buds are good, as well as the young leaves. They have an okra type consistency. Roots are also edible but we’ve never tried them. I’m thinking they have a soothing effects to the throat and GI tract similar to other mallow roots, but can’t confirm. Glade mallow is a native mallow that isn’t very common to see, and if you have the right soil and space we highly recommend growing some. Prefers rich moist soils and plenty of sunshine. Grows to around 5-8 feet tall. Zone 4 hardy.
(Napaea dioica)
A giant mallow with palmately lobed leaves that can grow to 20 inches wide. This plant is so cool. Flowers are small, white, and we’ve noticed a lot of pollinators enjoying them. The young leaf stems and peeled shoots are edible and mild in flavor. They are great in soups, stews or stir fries. We also eat them raw . Flower buds are good, as well as the young leaves. They have an okra type consistency. Roots are also edible but we’ve never tried them. I’m thinking they have a soothing effects to the throat and GI tract similar to other mallow roots, but can’t confirm. Glade mallow is a native mallow that isn’t very common to see, and if you have the right soil and space we highly recommend growing some. Prefers rich moist soils and plenty of sunshine. Grows to around 5-8 feet tall. Zone 4 hardy.