| 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 |
