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marsh mallow

Althaea officinalis

Genus: Althaea
Family: Malvaceae
Common Names: bismalva, guimauve, Joseph's staff, mauve, mortification root, white mallow, wymot, wymote

About this plant

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

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedMoist But Well DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

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

Pruning

Cut down to ground once flowering is over

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in mid-summer

Pests

May be affected by flea beetles

Diseases

May be affected by a rust

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverBanks Slopes

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years