The Story
Grow a plant with a sweet history with our heirloom Marshmallow seeds. This is the plant whose roots were originally used by the ancient Egyptians and French to create the first marshmallow confections. A beautiful perennial, it forms a tall, stately clump with soft, velvety leaves and lovely, hibiscus-like, pale pink flowers. Beyond its unique history, Marshmallow is one of the most important plants in traditional Western herbalism, where the root is prized for its soothing qualities.
⭐ What you'll love
- The historic plant used to create the original marshmallow treats.
- Beautiful, hibiscus-like, pale pink flowers that are a favorite of pollinators.
- A famed medicinal herb with a rich history in traditional herbal practices.
- A tall, stately perennial that adds a soft beauty to the herb garden.
🌿 Seed details
- Plant Name: Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis)
- Seed Quantity: Approx. 50 seeds
- Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
- Lifecycle: Perennial
- Height: 3-5 feet
- Days to Maturity: Roots are best harvested in the fall of the second year.
- USDA Zone: 3-9
- Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
- Sowing: Direct sow seeds outdoors in the fall for a natural cold period.
- Stratification: For spring planting, a 30-day period of cold, moist stratification in the refrigerator is recommended.
- Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep.
- Spacing: Space or thin plants to 18-24 inches apart.
- Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade.
- Soil: Prefers consistently moist, well-draining soil.
✅ Our seed packets
- Professionally designed and made.
- Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
- Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
- Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
- Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
- Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!
🚚 Shipping
- FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
- Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
- Tracking is included with every order.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Description
Grow a plant with a sweet history with our heirloom Marshmallow seeds. This is the plant whose roots were originally used by the ancient Egyptians and French to create the first marshmallow confections. A beautiful perennial, it forms a tall, stately clump with soft, velvety leaves and lovely, hibiscus-like, pale pink flowers. Beyond its unique history, Marshmallow is one of the most important plants in traditional Western herbalism, where the root is prized for its soothing qualities.
⭐ What you'll love
- The historic plant used to create the original marshmallow treats.
- Beautiful, hibiscus-like, pale pink flowers that are a favorite of pollinators.
- A famed medicinal herb with a rich history in traditional herbal practices.
- A tall, stately perennial that adds a soft beauty to the herb garden.
🌿 Seed details
- Plant Name: Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis)
- Seed Quantity: Approx. 50 seeds
- Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
- Lifecycle: Perennial
- Height: 3-5 feet
- Days to Maturity: Roots are best harvested in the fall of the second year.
- USDA Zone: 3-9
- Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
- Sowing: Direct sow seeds outdoors in the fall for a natural cold period.
- Stratification: For spring planting, a 30-day period of cold, moist stratification in the refrigerator is recommended.
- Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep.
- Spacing: Space or thin plants to 18-24 inches apart.
- Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade.
- Soil: Prefers consistently moist, well-draining soil.
✅ Our seed packets
- Professionally designed and made.
- Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
- Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
- Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
- Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
- Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!
🚚 Shipping
- FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
- Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
- Tracking is included with every order.
