Plants
Marshmallow Root / Althaea officinalis
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5.50 € Marshmallow Root (Althaea officinalis)
8227J - Available -
4.95 € Marshmallow Root (Althaea officinalis)
8227K - Available -
4.45 € Marshmallow Root (Althaea officinalis)
8227L - Available -
3.15 € Marshmallow Root (Althaea officinalis)
8227M - Available -
2.75 € Marshmallow Root (Althaea officinalis)
8227N - Available -
2.55 € Marshmallow Root (Althaea officinalis)
8227P - Available -
0.40 € FERTILISER
8227A - Available -
Area of origin: Mediterranean
Adult Dimensions: Height up to 1.5 m, width up to 1 m
Foliage: Deciduous
Soil Type: Well-drained, limey soil, but avoid excess of water
Hardiness: Hardy to -15°C
Exposure: Full sun
Density: 1 plant/m²
Properties and uses:
The Marshmallow Root is also known by its Latin name Althaea Officinalis. Its common name comes for the fact that its root has been traditionally used to produce marshmallow paste, a famous treat for those with a sweet tooth. Today, it has been replaced by industrial products.
This fast-growing perennial plant will soon become a nice bush, with pale pink-purple flowers showing in July. Beyond its history, the Marshmallow root is a non-demanding, drought-resistant, interesting plant to have in your garden, in open ground or in a pot.