Item Tag: Musk mallow

Abelmoschus Moschatus Also known as: Musk Mallow, Musk Okra This beautiful herbaceous plant is part of a small genus and is native to India but now occurs in tropical Asia, Australia, and Africa. It is similar in appearance to Hibiscus and was formerly included in that genus. It is in the Malvaceae family and is related to the common okra. It is grown as an aromatic ornamental and suitable for food, cosmetics, and medicinal purposes as well. It has 3-6 inch wide pale yellow flowers that last only a day or so, but blooms freely throughout the growing season to frost. Flowers give way to fruit capsules (to 3” long) which have a musky aroma. It can grow to 3-5 feet tall and tend to grow in bushy clumps. Great for beds, border fronts, pots, and containers. It grows well in full to partial sun in reasonably moist, well-drained soil. It is a perennial in tropical regions and an annual in others, making it frost tender. USDA hardiness zone : 9-11 Traditionally been used to treat a wide variety of ailments like snakebites, ingestion, heart disease, intestinal disorders, itching, skin conditions, thirst, urinary discharge, and vomiting to name a few. An emulsion from the seeds is considered to be anti-spasmodic and is used externally. Extensively used as an insecticide and a aphrodisiac. The oil of the seeds, with a strong musk odor, are also used in the perfume industry (now largely replaced by synthetic musk oils) and is used to flavor coffee, tea, and other foods. This offer is for 20 seeds! We also offer this species in packs of 500 and 2500 seeds in our store. For complete transparency we include payment processing & Ebay fees in our shipping/handling cost. *DISCLAIMER*NO RETURNS/REFUNDS/REPLACEMENTS ON SEEDSMost specialty seeds we offer are NOT fast to germinate.Many take several weeks, months, and some even up towards a year depending on dormancy, region, season etc. It is important that the buyer understands that seeds are perishable products and seed germination can be adversely affected by such factors as mold/fungus, bugs, temperature, moisture content, light intensity, dormancy, care, contamination of planting media among many other reasons. These factors are totally out of The Plant Attraction’s control and are the buyer’s responsibility and risk. Germination recommendations are sent with each order and the buyer is free to research and use their own methods. Floating seeds do not always indicate that the seed is not viable. Many times it is a misconception because the seed does not have the density to sink in water. Accordingly, The Plant Attraction does not guarantee seeds to perform properly regardless of conditions or buyer’s methods or mistakes. Since 2006 we have been doing our best to hand sort and provide the freshest, cleanest harvest that is free of defects and bugs.