Althaea officinalis - Marsh mallow

Marsh mallow (Althaea officinalis) is a perennial herb of coastal salt marshes, ditch sides, and grassy banks near the sea. Its mucilaginous leaves and roots are eaten, and the root is also used medicinally and as a traditional toothbrush or teething aid.

Inputs

• Hardiness zone 3¹
• Hardiness zone 4¹
• Hardiness zone 5¹
• Hardiness zone 6¹
• Hardiness zone 7¹
• Full sun¹
• Well drained soil¹
• Moist soil¹

Outputs

• Human food¹
• Medicinal use¹
• Fibre¹
• Mulch¹

Type

• Herb
• Perennial

Functions

• Attracting bees¹

Footnotes

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