Althaea officinalis
MARSH MALLOW, SWEET WEED
Malvaceae-Malvoideae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 3-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to occasionally flooded

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
2m
Plant habit
 
1.5m

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Flowers: pink

Flowering Time: mid summer to early autumn

Edibility: herbalist herb
 
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Althaea officinalis
MARSH MALLOW, SWEET WEED
Malvaceae-Malvoideae

 

  Plant type: herbaceous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 3-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to occasionally flooded

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
2m
Plant habit
 
1.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: pink

Flowering Time: mid summer to early autumn

Edibility: herbalist herb


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean & cottage designs

Uses: border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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