Marshmallow Plant
“Althea officinalis”
PLANT AVAILABILITY: Late Spring to Early Autumn
POT SIZE: 1L
BENEFITS
The leaves and the root are sometimes used to make medicine. Marshmallow is sometimes used to form a protective layer on the skin and lining of the digestive tract. It also contains chemicals that might decrease cough and fight infections.
GROWING CONDITIONS
Season: Early Spring to Late Autumn - Perennial
Soil: Rich and Well Draining, Moist Soil
Watering: Water Regularly,
Position: Part shade
Fertilising: Compost, Manure, Liquid feed
Use: Harvest leaves & roots to make tinctures and tea
Companion Plants: Lemon balm, Red Clover
“Althea officinalis”
PLANT AVAILABILITY: Late Spring to Early Autumn
POT SIZE: 1L
BENEFITS
The leaves and the root are sometimes used to make medicine. Marshmallow is sometimes used to form a protective layer on the skin and lining of the digestive tract. It also contains chemicals that might decrease cough and fight infections.
GROWING CONDITIONS
Season: Early Spring to Late Autumn - Perennial
Soil: Rich and Well Draining, Moist Soil
Watering: Water Regularly,
Position: Part shade
Fertilising: Compost, Manure, Liquid feed
Use: Harvest leaves & roots to make tinctures and tea
Companion Plants: Lemon balm, Red Clover
“Althea officinalis”
PLANT AVAILABILITY: Late Spring to Early Autumn
POT SIZE: 1L
BENEFITS
The leaves and the root are sometimes used to make medicine. Marshmallow is sometimes used to form a protective layer on the skin and lining of the digestive tract. It also contains chemicals that might decrease cough and fight infections.
GROWING CONDITIONS
Season: Early Spring to Late Autumn - Perennial
Soil: Rich and Well Draining, Moist Soil
Watering: Water Regularly,
Position: Part shade
Fertilising: Compost, Manure, Liquid feed
Use: Harvest leaves & roots to make tinctures and tea
Companion Plants: Lemon balm, Red Clover
