marsh mallow
Also known as: bismalva; guimauve; Joseph's staff; mauve; mortification root; white mallow; wymot; wymote
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
Scientific classification
- Species
- marsh mallow (Althaea officinalis)
- Genus
- Althaea
- Family
- Malvaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of marsh mallow
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Europe
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of marsh mallow
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marsh mallow care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningCut down to ground once flowering is over
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in mid-summer
Growing
GrowingEasy 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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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be affected by a rust
Pests
May be affected by flea beetles
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