Family: Malvaceae
Scientific Name: Althaea officinalis
Common Name: Common Marsh Mallow, Marsh Mallow
Description | Marsh Mallow is a native of most countries of Europe and has escaped into thw wild in the USA. |
Plant Type | All Plants, Perennials Hardy |
Hardiness Zone | 5 |
Sunlight | full |
Moisture | average, moist |
Soil & Site | average |
Flowers | white to light pink, 1-1.5 inches |
Leaves | simple, grayish-green, alternate, velvet texture |
Stems | single, few lateral stems |
Roots | thick, long |
Dimensions | 2 plus feet |
Propagation | seeds |
Native Site | Native to Africa and has escaped into the wild in many areas. |
Misc Facts | Leaves flowers and roots all have medicinal properties. Roots are the original source of marshmallow(#7). |
Notes & Reference | #7- Newcomb's Wildflower Guide (Newcomb), #100-Wildflowers of Wisconsin and the Upper Midwest (Merel Black and Emmet Judziewicz) |
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