How to grow Marshmallow?

Marshmallow
  • Latin Family: Malvaceae
  • Latin Genus: Althaea; L.
  • Ease of Growing: Easy
  • Growing Type: Perennial
Althaea is a genus of herbaceous perennial plants native to Europe, North Africa and western Asia. It includes Althaea officinalis, also known as the marshmallow plant, whence the fluffy confection got its name. They are found on the banks of rivers and in salt marshes, preferring moist, sandy soils.

Marshmallow History

Soil Preference

    How to care for Marshmallow?

    Water

    Fertilizer

    Seeds

    Seed Viability: 

    Light

    Sun: min. 6 hours daily

    full sun

    Conditions:Hot

    Season:

    Problems

    Marshmallow Types

    • Marshmallow

      • Althaea officinalis, the marsh mallow or marshmallow, is a species of flowering plant indigenous to Europe, Western Asia and North Africa, which is used in herbalism and as an ornamental plant.

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