{"product_id":"marshmallow-althaea-officinalis-seeds","title":"Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis) Seeds","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"1038\"\u003eMarshmallow (\u003cem data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"602\"\u003eAlthaea officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e) is a classic marshland perennial known for its soft, velvety foliage and elegant pale pink blooms. Its tall stems and airy flowers bring a gentle, cottage-garden look to borders, water edges, wildflower gardens, and naturalized plantings. Thriving in moist and clay soils that many plants avoid, Marshmallow supports bees and other beneficial insects while adding height, texture, and softness to ecological and ornamental landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003eSoft, pale pink flowers with elegant upright growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003eAttracts bees and beneficial pollinators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1227\"\u003eThrives in wet or clay soils where many perennials struggle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1295\"\u003eTall, airy perennial ideal for wildflower gardens and borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1356\"\u003eVelvety foliage adds unique texture in ornamental beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003eNon-GMO \u003cem data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003eAlthaea officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e seed variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marshmallow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1514\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1512\"\u003eAlthaea officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1560\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1533\"\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial flowering herb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1585\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1579\"\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1617\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1605\"\u003eBloom Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale pink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1638\"\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer into early fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1693\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1678\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48–72 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1723\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1708\"\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18–36 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1770\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1744\"\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tall, upright, clumping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1818\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1795\"\u003eFoliage Texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft, velvety leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1842\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1836\"\u003eHeirloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1872\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1862\"\u003eGMO Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-GMO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"1913\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"1889\"\u003eOrganic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not certified organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"1969\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"1941\"\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"2046\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"1994\"\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, wet, or clay soils; 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