Marsh mallow
Common Name: Marsh mallow
Genus: Althaea
Species: officinalis
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light
Height: 200cm
Spread: 150cm
Flowering period: June to September
The pale, lilac-pink flowers of this upright perennial appear throughout the summer and into the autumn. Its roughly triangular leaves are covered in soft hairs and look a little like a hollyhock. Sometimes used for medicinal or culinary purposes, the slimy roots can be boiled and made into a jelly to make sweets.
Looks good with:
Crambe maritimaCampanula lactiflora
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