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Description

Marshmellow is a perennial species. The stems, which die down in the autumn, are erect.

Althaea officinalis is a perennial species indigenous to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa, which is used as a medicinal plant and ornamental plant. The stems, which die down in the autumn, are erect. The leaves are simple (i., lobed or unlobed but not separated into leaflets).

The flowers are shaped like those of the common mallow, but are smaller and of a pale color, and are either axillary or in panicles, more often the latter.

Plant Specifications

*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Common Name Malvales, marshmallow
Maximum Reachable Height 3 to 4 feet
Flower Colour Pale pink or purple
Bloom Time Aug to October
Difficulty Level Easy to grow

Planting and care

  • Hollyhock, Marsh Mallow and other Althaea members are easy to take care of as long as they are well spaced, they requires regular watering in the summer and should be staked.
  • A second bloom is possible if flowers are removed prior to setting seed.

    Marshmellow care

    In moist soil under full sun, marsh mallow is a hardy plant that grows easily from seeds, cuttings, or root divisions. Seeds should be planted in spring (germination in 2-3 weeks), root divisions in autumn. Thin them to 1-2 foot spacing.

    Sunlight Full Sun to Partial Shade
    Watering Medium
    Soil Well-drained soil, Ideally the soil will be of a pH ranging from 6 to 7.5.
    Temperature 60 to 65 degrees F
    Fertilizer Apply any organic fertilizer

    Marshmellow special feature

    They can be grown in either full sunlight or in partially shaded conditions and bloom with pale pink or white flowers from the middle of summer and through the start of autumn.

    Marshmellow uses

    Ornamental Use:

    • The plant is used for an ornamental purpose

    Medicinal Use:

    • Marshmallow leaf and root are used for pain and swelling (inflammation) of the mucous membranes that line the respiratory tract
    • They are also used for dry cough, inflammation of the lining of the stomach, diarrhea, stomach ulcers, constipation, urinary tract inflammation, and stones in the urinary tract
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is another name for a Marshmellow ?

    Marshmellow is commonly known as Malvales, marshmallow

    How tall do Marshmellow grow?

    On average Marshmellow grows 3 to 4 feet

    What color are Marshmellow ?

    A Marshmellow plant bears flowers of color Pale pink or purple

    When Marshmellow blooms?

    With enough light, Marshmellow may produce Pale pink or purple flowers in Aug to October

    How hard is Marshmellow to grow?

    A Marshmellow is Easy to grow

    How much sunlight does a Marshmellow need?

    A Marshmellow prefers Full Sun to Partial Shade

    How much water does a Marshmellow need?

    A Marshmellow prefers watering Medium

    What kind of soil does a Marshmellow need?

    A Marshmellow prefers Well-drained soil, Ideally the soil will be of a pH ranging from 6 to 7.5.

    What temperature does a Marshmellow like?

    A Marshmellow prefers 60 to 65 degrees F

    How often should I fertilize my Marshmellow ?

    To encourage Marshmellow growth, Apply any organic fertilizer

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