ed-flowered Mallow (Modiola caroliniana) is a creeping, wild cousin of the hibiscus, known for its small, coral-red blooms and quirky button-like seed pods. It spreads joyfully along the ground, adding a splash of color and whimsy to warm garden beds, rock borders, and tucked-away corners.

This low-growing ground cover is loved by bees, admired by plant nerds, and hardy enough to thrive in tricky spots. Once you meet it, you’ll never forget it.

SOWING INSTRUCTIONS:
📅 When: After last frost
🌿 How: Press seeds into surface of moist soil; do not bury
🌡️ Temp: 65–75°F (18–24°C)
📏 Spacing: 12–18 inches apart
🌼 Bloom Time: Late spring through summer
📦 Packed for: Velvet Vine Market — Homegrown with heart

☀️ FULL SUN – PART SHADE
💧 MODERATE WATER
🌱 CREEPING PERENNIAL
🦋 POLLINATOR-FRIENDLY
🪶 WILD-FLOWER CHARM

TIPS & TRICKS:
Tolerates light foot traffic
May self-seed (and surprise you later)
Great for native and pollinator gardens
Loved by bees, butterflies, and curious neighbors
Always supervise curious chewers—while not toxic, this plant is best appreciated by eyes, not mouths.

This plant is a little more tricky to grow, please start inside and baby your seeds.