Malva alcea common in drier soils in thickets, along paths and in waste places. Natural hybrids with the closely related "Malva moschata" are occasionally found. In central Europe it grows at altitudes of up to 2,000 m. It has been widely grown outside of its native range as an ornamental plant. Several cultivars exist such as 'Fastigata', an upright form, and 'Alba', a white flowered form. In some areas, such as the northeastern United States, the plant has escaped from cultivation and become naturalised. It is very similar to, and often confused with "Malva moschata". Malva alcea Malva alcea (greater musk-mallow, cut-leaved
San Francisco Flower & Garden Show San Francisco Flower & Garden Show The San Francisco Flower & Garden Show is an annual public show serving the northern California, USA region. Attendance ranges from 25,000 - 30,000. The show is five days long, running Wednesday through Sunday, and is typically held in March. The show consists of three main components: approximately 15 display gardens ranging from 500 to 1,500 sq. ft. in size, educational displays, vendors promoting and selling garden-related products, and free seminars. Seminar speakers include garden and design experts from the U.S. West Coast. Two large flower shows that preceded the San Francisco Flower &