Marshmallow - Althaea officinalis
Hardy, easy to care for perennial with delicate, fragrant flowers, a must-have in a cottage gardens. Combines well with other plants. Valued in naturopathy as the ‘cough herb’.
Variety-specific characteristics
| Use | Root and blossoms for tea |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | perennial |
| Temperature requirements | frost-sensitive |
| Althaea officinalis | |
| Seed spacing in the row | 50 cm |
| Seed spacing between the row | 60 cm |
| Sowing depth | 0.5 cm |
Explanations
Hortus officinarium: The non-profit association Hortus officinarum has been committed to the maintenance and breeding of medicinal plants using bio-dynamic methods. The aim of Hortus officinarum is to provide high-quality varieties of medicinal plant species from top sources – pure lines and with strong vitality.
Bee-friendly: This plant has a good nectar or pollen supply, which is especially good for honey and wild bees, as well as other pollinating insects. There are 500 different kinds of wild bees alone. Some crops are best approached by specialists, others by generalists.