Marshmallow (3.5" pot)
Latin Name: Althaea officinalis. Family: Malvaceae (Mallow)
USDA hardiness zone: 3
Growth habit: Tall herb
Mature size: 4 ft.
Native range: Europe
Preferred habitat: Garden soil, full sun, wetland edges
Pollinators: Bees
Edible parts: Leaves, Flowers and Roots
Uses and functions: Pollinator, Medicinal
Tolerant of part shade and wet soils, marshmallow leaves, flowers and fruits are a mild, demulcent perennial vegetable. The root is used in medicine for its soothing effects on mucus membranes and the GI system.
Latin Name: Althaea officinalis. Family: Malvaceae (Mallow)
USDA hardiness zone: 3
Growth habit: Tall herb
Mature size: 4 ft.
Native range: Europe
Preferred habitat: Garden soil, full sun, wetland edges
Pollinators: Bees
Edible parts: Leaves, Flowers and Roots
Uses and functions: Pollinator, Medicinal
Tolerant of part shade and wet soils, marshmallow leaves, flowers and fruits are a mild, demulcent perennial vegetable. The root is used in medicine for its soothing effects on mucus membranes and the GI system.
Latin Name: Althaea officinalis. Family: Malvaceae (Mallow)
USDA hardiness zone: 3
Growth habit: Tall herb
Mature size: 4 ft.
Native range: Europe
Preferred habitat: Garden soil, full sun, wetland edges
Pollinators: Bees
Edible parts: Leaves, Flowers and Roots
Uses and functions: Pollinator, Medicinal
Tolerant of part shade and wet soils, marshmallow leaves, flowers and fruits are a mild, demulcent perennial vegetable. The root is used in medicine for its soothing effects on mucus membranes and the GI system.
