
Immunity Boost Trio
Regular price $50.02Healing Garden Trio with Soothing Wild Blooms
Create a layered, wellness-focused garden with three traditional herbs chosen for their complementary immune-supporting properties. Each plant contributes to a thriving, functional, and visually appealing herbal space.
Self Heal Herb
A low-growing perennial, reaching 6–12 inches tall, perfect as a groundcover. Known for its traditional immune-supporting properties, self heal has been used to help the body recover and strengthen natural defenses. Its purple flowers also attract pollinators while creating a soft carpet beneath taller plants.
Marshmallow Root
A mid-height plant growing 2–3 feet tall. Marshmallow root is prized for its soothing qualities, supporting respiratory and digestive health while helping the body manage seasonal stresses. Its lush foliage and soft blooms form a natural middle layer, bridging low-growing herbs and taller shrubs.
Elderberry
A fast-growing shrub that can reach 6–8 feet tall. Elderberry is rich in antioxidants and widely recognized for helping reduce the severity and duration of colds and flu. Its flowers and berries provide immune support while adding structure and visual interest to the top layer of your garden.
Layering Tips
Arrange the garden in three tiers for maximum visual and functional impact:
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Ground Layer: Self Heal Herb spreads to form a living carpet.
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Mid Layer: Marshmallow Root adds height, texture, and soothing herbal support.
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Top Layer: Elderberry provides structure, berries, flowers, and strong immune benefits.
Together, these three plants create a dynamic, multi-tiered immunity garden that supports wellness, attracts pollinators, and provides beauty and function throughout the growing season.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Sambucus canadensis |
| Common Names | American Elderberry, Common Elderberry |
| Family | Adoxaceae |
| Origin | Eastern and Central North America |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Mature Size | 5–12 ft tall × 6–10 ft wide |
| Light | Full sun to partial shade |
| Water Needs | Moderate to high; prefers consistent moisture |
| Soil | Moist, well-draining soil; tolerant of clay and loam |
| Bloom Time | Late spring to early summer |
| Flower Color | Creamy white |
| USDA Zones | 4–9 |
| Florida Native | Yes |
| Propagation | Cuttings, seeds |
| Seasonal Traits | Deciduous |
| Time to Harvest | Berries mature late summer; typically fruits 2–3 years after planting |
| Scientific Name | Althaea officinalis |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Plant Type:
Perennial/Annual Evergreen Herb
Harvest Season:
Year-round
Leaves can be harvested year-round with blooms Summer-Fall.
Mature Size:
Up to 2 ft.
Soil & Moisture:
Rich, moist, well-draining soil with regular watering.
Light Requirements:
Full Sun, Part Shade
Self-Fertile:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Fast, Medium
Zone Hardiness
Outdoors 4-11 with frost protection; Patio/Greenhouse 4+
Perennial in Zones 4-9; Annual in Zones 9-11.
Propagation
Our Self-Heal Herb is grown from seed and capable to harvest within the growing season.


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