Marshmallow Plant (Althaea Officinalis): Pollinator-Friendly Perennial

The Original Marshmallow — Edible, Medicinal & Beautiful

Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis) is a fascinating plant with a rich history — the root of this plant was used to make the original marshmallow confection in ancient Egypt. Today it's prized as a medicinal herb (the mucilaginous root is used in teas and herbal remedies for soothing the throat and digestive tract) and as a beautiful garden perennial with hollyhock-like pink and white flowers that pollinators adore.

Plants grow to an impressive 3–5 feet tall with soft, velvety leaves and produce flowers from midsummer through fall. An excellent choice for herb gardens, cottage gardens, and pollinator plantings.

Growing Conditions

• Light: Full to Part Sun
• Hardiness Zones: 5–10
• Height: 3–5 feet
• Spread: 3 feet
• Bloom: Mid to Late Summer — pink/white flowers
• Uses: Medicinal herb, edible root, cut flowers, pollinator plant

What You'll Receive

Well-rooted plants in 2.5" grower pots, a few inches tall at shipping. Cannot ship to Alabama, Arkansas, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, Washington, Oregon, or Mississippi. Cannot ship to locations below 40°F or above 80°F.

Our Guarantee

Every plant is guaranteed to arrive healthy. Message us with a photo if anything looks off upon delivery — all plants are insured for transit issues.