The harvesting season for Napaea dioica (glade mallow) typically begins in July and continues through September.
glade mallow
Napaea dioica
Glade mallow (Napaea dioica) is a perennial wildflower native to North America that grows in woodlands, glades, and prairies. Its broad, yellow petals and violet veins create a pretty pop of color that often blooms in the months of June and July. Its lanceolate, green-gray leaves form a strong structure around its one to two foot tall stem. An edible plant, glade mallow can be found in salads, teas, and as an ingredient in baked goods. With its showy flowers and superb adaptability, glade mallow is an excellent addition to any low-maintenance garden.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Frequent
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Division,Cutting,Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 8
Flowers:
White Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Fruits:
green,yellow Fruits Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,red,yellow,orange
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Glade mallow requires consistent moisture to be thriving. It should be watered regularly, moistening the soil to a depth of 6 inches while avoiding getting the foliage wet. During the growing season, water deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry. Once established, glade mallow is drought tolerant and can go a few weeks without additional irrigation. During the winter, it is best to water the plant whenever the soil starts to dry out completely.
sunlight
Glade mallow (Napaea dioica) is a herbaceous perennial plant that grows in moist environments. It thrives best in partial shade. The ideal amount of sunlight for this plant species is 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight per day. Though napaea dioica can tolerate brighter, full-sun conditions, too much sunlight can scorch the leaves and cause heat stress. During the hottest summer days, providing a bit of afternoon shade or some mulch to keep the soil moisture will be beneficial.
pruning
Glade Mallow should be pruned during the early to mid-spring season. Pruning should be carried out lightly, as this species is sensitive to heavy pruning. Prune only enough to maintain shape, remove dead and diseased branches, and open up the canopy to allow for better air circulation. Shorten longer branches by cutting back healthy growth to the desired length and shape. Remove any forked branches and suckers or shoots that may be growing from the base of the plant. This plant is not recommended for severe pruning as it may damage the plant's health.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit
Starts Flowering
Glade mallow typically starts flowering in April.
Harvest Fruit
The harvesting season for Napaea dioica (glade mallow) typically begins in July and continues through September.
