Marshmallow
Althaea officinalis
Herbs
(Detailed plant information can be found at the bottom of the page.)

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Althaea officinalis Plant Information
Classification | |
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Scientific Name: | Althaea officinalis |
Common Name: | marshmallow |
Family: | Malvaceae |
Suggested Uses: | perennials, beds & borders, herbs |
Characteristics | |
Plant Form: | upright |
Height: | 4 feet |
Spread: | 2.5 feet |
Foliage: | medium-textured foliage |
Bloom Period: | Summer |
Environment | |
Sun: | full sun |
Soil: | adaptable soil range |
USDA Zone: | zones 3 - 7 |
Native Range: | Central Europe Northern Africa Western Asia |
Care | |
Maintenance: | propagation by seed or division |
Wildlife: | pollinated by bees |
Additional Notes: | salt-tolerant leaves and roots have medicinal applications |
TTU Plant Resources
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Email
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