marsh mallow

How to Grow and Care for marsh mallow

marsh mallow · Althaea officinalis
Also known as: bismalva; guimauve; Joseph's staff; mauve; mortification root; white mallow; wymot; wymote

Easy to grow and tolerates a wide range of conditions, though does best in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing marsh mallow

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Poorly drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Easy to grow and tolerates a wide range of conditions, though does best in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun

How to Water marsh mallow?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for marsh mallow?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for marsh mallow?

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What Soil Is Best for marsh mallow?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for marsh mallow?

Moist but well drained · Poorly drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize marsh mallow?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune marsh mallow?

Cut down to ground once flowering is over

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How to Propagate marsh mallow?

Propagate by seed sown in mid-summer

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How to Transplant marsh mallow?

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How to Care for marsh mallow in Winter?

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How to Plant marsh mallow?

Easy to grow and tolerates a wide range of conditions, though does best in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun

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How to Repot marsh mallow?

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How to Harvest marsh mallow?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be affected by a rust

Pests

May be affected by flea beetles

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The Toxicity of marsh mallow

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Attributes of marsh mallow

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
OriginEurope

Scientific Classification

Species
Althaea officinalis
Genus
Althaea
Family
Malvaceae
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