Marsh-Mallow (Althaea officinalis) organic seeds

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Marsh-Mallow (Althaea officinalis) organic seeds

Beautiful, light pink blooming mallow. From the wild plant, originally, the confectionery marshmallow was made.
Contents: Approx. 400 seeds
Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly

2,59 €

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SKU: ALT01-BIO

GTIN: 4251420505521

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The marsh mallow is a medicinal plant used since antiquity with mainly expectorant effect. It is still used today in cough medications and teas. Both the roots and the leaves and flowers are used.

Over the centuries, the plant has collected many names, most of which refer to its healing properties, but it is also known simply as 'white mallow' because it indeed belong to the malvaceae. Leaves, flowers and the entire stately appearance make this family affiliation very clear. It can be grown perfectly well as a purely ornamental plant, it is suitable as a potted plant, for herb and flower beds and is a great melliferous plant for bees.

All parts of the plant are edible - and in fact its name is not a false friend: in former times the famous flame-roasted marshmallows were made from this swamp plant, which likes to live in humid and even salty locations.

Plant description

Species:	Malvaceae
Plant type:	Herbaceous plant Marginal pond plant Container plant
Flower colour:	White
Region of origin:	Southern Europe Eastern Europe Asia
Special features:	Food for bees
Use:	Vegetable Ornamental plant Medicinal plant
Climate:	Temperate
Winter hardiness zones:	4 (-34 bis -30 °C)
Lifecycle:	Perennial
Flowering months:	July August September
Eventual height:	1-3 m

Growing advice

Sunlight:	Shade Full sun
Soil type:	Humus-rich Fresh Free-draining Containing salt
Sowing depth:	0.5 cm
Planting distance:	40 cm
Water requirement:	Medium
Germination temperature:	15-20°C
When to sow outdoors:	April May September October

Perennial ornamental and medicinal plant that can grow up to 200 cm tall. Direct sowing outdoors from mid-April or pre-culture indoors from March, sowing depth: approx. 0.5 cm. Germinates unproblematically. Loves sunny, semi-shade and wind-protected locations.

Other names

Botanical name:	Althaea officinalis

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Manufacturer information: Magic Garden Seeds GmbH | Junkersstraße 7 | Regensburg, Germany, 93055 | service@magicgardenseeds.com | https://www.magicgardenseeds.com

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