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| Identification |
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Genus
Althaea
Species
officinalis
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
marshmallow
Family
MALVACEAE
Specimen number
S11712
Data source
HtZn p74;MedPl p163
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
4' - 5'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun
Water
Moist to wet
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 03a-09b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 09-01
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Althaea officinalis can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -40� Fahrenheit. Marshmallow needs summer days with high heat. Full sun is needed for this plant to do its best. It needs soil that is moist to wet.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
laxative
demulcent
antiasthmatic
urinary antiseptic
Medicinal parts
Root
Leaves
Flowers
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
%s is edible. Marshmallow has too many possible beneficial herbal uses to fully enumerate. A few of its uses include: as a laxative, as a demulcent, as an antiasthmatic and as a urinary antiseptic. See the medicinal properties section for the full list. Other species with the same medicinal qualities include Althaea rosea. The root as well as the leaves and the flowers are used in herbal preparations.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Division
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Propagation of Althaea officinalis can be achieved by division.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Althaea officinalis is a perennial.
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