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Marshmallow Herb Seeds Althaea Officinalis Medicinal Herb, 30 seeds
Marshmallow Herb Seeds Althaea Officinalis Medicinal Herb, 30 seeds
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Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis) is a hardy perennial herb valued for centuries in herbal traditions and admired for its tall spikes of soft pink blooms. Known for its soothing properties, it is also a beautiful ornamental addition to herb gardens, borders, and pollinator-friendly spaces. Easy to grow and low maintenance, Marshmallow thrives in moist, fertile soils and provides both beauty and practical use.
Seed Information
- Type: Herb Seeds
- Common Name: Marshmallow, Marsh Mallow
- Genus: Althaea
- Life Cycle: Perennial
- Features: Tall pink flowers, soothing herb, pollinator friendly, low maintenance
- Season of Interest: Summer flowering
- Indoor/Outdoor: Both (outdoor beds, herb gardens, and containers)
- Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
- Cultivating Difficulty: Moderate
- Watering: Moderate to heavy, prefers moist soil
- Climate: Temperate, Humid Continental, Mediterranean
- Growth Habit: Upright clumping, 3–5 ft tall
- Soil Type: Moist, fertile, well-draining soil
- Soil pH: 6.0–7.5
- Planting Time: Spring after last frost or late summer
Growing Instructions
- When to Plant: Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or directly outdoors in spring
- Soil: Fertile, moist, well-draining soil enriched with compost
- Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
- Watering: Keep soil evenly moist, especially in dry conditions
- Spacing: 18–24 inches apart
- Germination: 14–21 days at 65–70°F (18–21°C)
- Bloom Season: Mid to late summer
- Tips: Mulch around plants to retain soil moisture; cut back in fall to encourage strong regrowth the next year
