Althaea officinalis
Plants are 4 feet tall with 1 to 2 inch pretty pink, mallow type flowers. Marshmallow grows in sun or partial shade, and as the name implies, likes wet feet. Used for stomach and urinary tract problems, also soothes skin ailments. Mature roots were the original ingredient of marshmallows.
75 seeds
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Perennial,?Zone 3-9
Germination: ?10-14 days,?
Seed Planting Depth:?on surface, lightly press in
Starting Indoors/Outdoors:? Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost.?Provide 60-70 degree soil temperatures. Transplant 10-12" apart. Sow outdoors in spring when soil warms. Sow a few seeds every 4-6", ?thin to 10-12" apart.
Light?Needs: ?Full sun to light shade
Soil Needs: ?Marshmallow needs rich, moist, and well drained soil
Uses:??Medicinal,?culinary, ornamental, attracts bees and beneficials
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