Genus - Althaea Species - Officinalis Common name - Marsh Mallow Other names - Marshmallow, White mallow Pre-Treatment - Required Hardiness zones - 3 - 9 Height - 1.20 - 1.80 m Spread - 0.45 - 0.60 m Plant type - Perennial, Shrub Vegetation type - Deciduous Exposure - Sun to Partial Shade Growth rate - Medium Soil PH - 6.1-7.8 (mildly acidic to mildly alkaline) Soil type - Heavy, Light, Medium, Rich Water requirements - Moist Landscape uses - For use in ponds or wet lands. Germination rate - 70% Leaf / Flower color - Green / White Plant growth rate - Medium

• MARSH MALLOW Althaea Officinalis 10 SEEDS
• Marsh mallow plants or Althaea officinalis grow wild in marshy areas in the mid-Atlantic. This hardy perennial features soft velvety leaves and pale pink flowers that appear midsummer to early autumn. The plant contains a thick mucilage long used as a folk remedy for constipation and coughs. You can grow a marsh mallow plant in regular gardens as well. (info source: ehow.com)

MARSH MALLOW Althaea Officinalis 10 SEEDS