Althaea (plant) - Wikipedia
Althaea is a genus of herbaceous perennial plants native to Europe, North Africa and western Asia. It includes Althaea officinalis, also known as the marshmallow plant, whence the fluffy confection got its name. They are found on the banks of rivers and in salt marshes, preferring moist, sandy soils.
Althaea Plant Growing & Care Guide for Gardeners
Oct 18, 2023 · The Althaea genus, also known as Hollyhock, consists of perennial plants with tall flower spikes and colorful blossoms. Native to Europe and Asia, Althaea plants are cherished for their vibrant flowers and attractive foliage.
Althaea officinalis - Wikipedia
Althaea officinalis, the marsh mallow [2] or marshmallow, [3] is a species of flowering plant indigenous to Europe, Western Asia and North Africa, which is used in herbalism and as an ornamental plant.
Althea - planting, pruning, and advice on caring for it ...
Althea, also called Hibiscus or Rose of Sharon, is a very decorative shrub. A list of Althea facts. Caring for this plant, from planting to blooming and including watering and pruning, is easy and this will give your althea magnificent flowers.
Beware of the Rose of Sharon (Althea) in your garden
Jul 26, 2015 · The Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) also known as an Althea shrub is a mid summer bloomer in white, pink, red, or purple with a red center. You can also find them ruffled in the same array of colors including what many call blue.
Marshmallow Plant (Althaea Officinalis): Growing Guide, Care ...
What Is Althaea officinalis? Marshmallow is a perennial flowering plant that grows in damp areas. It stands 3-4 feet high with a branched stem. The leaves are soft and hairy with three divisions, sort of like a maple leaf. Along the upper stalk, beautiful flowers appear.
How to Grow and Care for Marshmallow Plants - Martha Stewart
Aug 25, 2022 · Marshmallow plants, formally called Althaea officinalis, grow best in the spring. These perennials thrive in wet environments with full sun and are known for their healing properties.
Althaea, an Old-Fashioned Shrub - Dave's Garden
Aug 20, 2009 · Hibiscus syriacus, (high-BISS-kuss seer-ee-AY-kuss) sometimes called rose of sharon or shrub althaea (also althea), is a member of the mallow (Malvaceae) family, and grows into a large shrub or small, multi-trunked tree that varies in size from 8 …
Althaea officinalis - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
Althaea officinalis, commonly called marsh mallow, is a herbaceous perennial native to ditches, streambanks, brackish wetlands, swamp margins, and other moist, disturbed areas in Europe and northern Africa. It is also grown as an ornamental and medicinal herb, and has escaped cultivation in parts of eastern Canada and the United States.
How to Grow Althaea – Marsh Mallow - Harvest to Table
Althaea–commonly called marsh mallow–is a perennial often grown as an annual. It closely resembles the hollyhock (Alcea) but with smaller, usually stalked flowers. Althaea is often grown in moist, brackish habitats. Althaea bears pink to purple, cup …