Marshmallow
Althaea officinalis
Description: Marshmallow is a tall, graceful perennial herb known for its soft, velvety leaves and delicate pale pink flowers. Blooming from mid-to-late summer, this moisture-loving plant thrives in garden borders, wetland areas, and pollinator gardens. Traditionally valued for its medicinal roots and soothing properties, Marshmallow is a beautiful and functional addition to any herbal garden.
Wildlife Benefits: Marshmallow’s nectar-rich blooms attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, supporting biodiversity in your garden. Its seeds also provide food for birds in the fall.
Medicinal Benefits: Marshmallow has been used for centuries for its soothing, mucilaginous properties. Its roots and leaves are commonly used in teas, syrups, and tinctures to support respiratory health, digestion, and skin care. It’s a staple in herbal medicine for calming inflammation and irritation.
Native Status: Native to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa, Marshmallow adapts well to North American gardens, especially in moist soils.
Pollinator Friendliness: Its long-lasting flowers provide essential nectar for bees and other beneficial insects, making it an excellent choice for pollinator-friendly landscapes.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 3–5 feet
Spacing: 18–24 inches
Sun/Shade: Thrives in Full Sun to Partial Shade
How to Grow: Marshmallow prefers moist, well-draining soil and regular watering, especially in dry periods. It grows best in damp environments like rain gardens or along pond edges. Harvest roots in the fall of the second year for medicinal use, while leaves and flowers can be collected throughout the season.
Bring elegance, pollinator support, and healing properties to your garden with Marshmallow—a timeless herb that soothes both landscapes and wellness routines.
Available in 2.5 inch and 4.25 inch (quart) pots.
Althaea officinalis
Description: Marshmallow is a tall, graceful perennial herb known for its soft, velvety leaves and delicate pale pink flowers. Blooming from mid-to-late summer, this moisture-loving plant thrives in garden borders, wetland areas, and pollinator gardens. Traditionally valued for its medicinal roots and soothing properties, Marshmallow is a beautiful and functional addition to any herbal garden.
Wildlife Benefits: Marshmallow’s nectar-rich blooms attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, supporting biodiversity in your garden. Its seeds also provide food for birds in the fall.
Medicinal Benefits: Marshmallow has been used for centuries for its soothing, mucilaginous properties. Its roots and leaves are commonly used in teas, syrups, and tinctures to support respiratory health, digestion, and skin care. It’s a staple in herbal medicine for calming inflammation and irritation.
Native Status: Native to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa, Marshmallow adapts well to North American gardens, especially in moist soils.
Pollinator Friendliness: Its long-lasting flowers provide essential nectar for bees and other beneficial insects, making it an excellent choice for pollinator-friendly landscapes.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 3–5 feet
Spacing: 18–24 inches
Sun/Shade: Thrives in Full Sun to Partial Shade
How to Grow: Marshmallow prefers moist, well-draining soil and regular watering, especially in dry periods. It grows best in damp environments like rain gardens or along pond edges. Harvest roots in the fall of the second year for medicinal use, while leaves and flowers can be collected throughout the season.
Bring elegance, pollinator support, and healing properties to your garden with Marshmallow—a timeless herb that soothes both landscapes and wellness routines.
Available in 2.5 inch and 4.25 inch (quart) pots.
Althaea officinalis
Description: Marshmallow is a tall, graceful perennial herb known for its soft, velvety leaves and delicate pale pink flowers. Blooming from mid-to-late summer, this moisture-loving plant thrives in garden borders, wetland areas, and pollinator gardens. Traditionally valued for its medicinal roots and soothing properties, Marshmallow is a beautiful and functional addition to any herbal garden.
Wildlife Benefits: Marshmallow’s nectar-rich blooms attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, supporting biodiversity in your garden. Its seeds also provide food for birds in the fall.
Medicinal Benefits: Marshmallow has been used for centuries for its soothing, mucilaginous properties. Its roots and leaves are commonly used in teas, syrups, and tinctures to support respiratory health, digestion, and skin care. It’s a staple in herbal medicine for calming inflammation and irritation.
Native Status: Native to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa, Marshmallow adapts well to North American gardens, especially in moist soils.
Pollinator Friendliness: Its long-lasting flowers provide essential nectar for bees and other beneficial insects, making it an excellent choice for pollinator-friendly landscapes.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 3–5 feet
Spacing: 18–24 inches
Sun/Shade: Thrives in Full Sun to Partial Shade
How to Grow: Marshmallow prefers moist, well-draining soil and regular watering, especially in dry periods. It grows best in damp environments like rain gardens or along pond edges. Harvest roots in the fall of the second year for medicinal use, while leaves and flowers can be collected throughout the season.
Bring elegance, pollinator support, and healing properties to your garden with Marshmallow—a timeless herb that soothes both landscapes and wellness routines.
Available in 2.5 inch and 4.25 inch (quart) pots.