Image: Conrad Altmann (CC BY) via iNaturalist
Exposurepartial shade
Watermoderate
Typeshrub
Distribution
Althaea officinalis
Marshmallow Root
Flower Color
Description
A native, herbaceous perennial with softly hairy, grey-green leaves and stems. Small clusters of saucer-shaped, lilac-pink flowers appear on tall flowering stems from mid-summer to early autumn
Mature Height
2.5m
Mature Spread
1.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Fast · 0.8 m/yr
Soil Texture
ClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drainedWet
Hardiness (RHS)
H8
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
deciduous
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| VS8227J | €5.83 | |
| VS8227J1 | €3.75 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.