Common Names |
Marshmallow, Marsh Mallow, White Mallow |
Family |
Malvaceae (Mallow Family) |
Origin |
Europe and Western Asia |
Plant Type |
Medicinal Herb / Flowering Perennial |
Life Cycle |
Perennial |
Food Forest Layer |
Herb / Groundcover Layer |
Mature Size |
3–5 ft tall and wide |
Light |
Full Sun to Part Shade |
Water Needs |
Moderate to High; prefers moist soil |
Harvest Season |
Summer to Fall (roots harvested in fall) |
Time to Harvest |
1 year+ for roots; leaves/flowers earlier |
Self-Fertile |
Yes |
Growth Rate |
Moderate |
Zones |
USDA Zones 4–9 |
Florida Native |
No |
Propagation |
Seeds, Cuttings, Division |
Seasonal Characteristics |
Deciduous in winter; blooms in summer |