Marshmallow flower seeds

Common Name Marshmallow, marsh mallow
Scientific Name Althaea officinalis
Family Malvaceae
Plant Type Perennial, herb
Mature Size 4-5 ft. tall, 2 ft. wide
Sun Exposure Full
Soil Type Moist
Soil pH Acidic, neutral, alkaline
Bloom Time Summer
Flower Color White, pink
Hardiness Zones 3-7 (USDA)
Native Areas Europe, Asia, Africa

You can either plant marshmallow seeds directly in the ground in the late fall if your area has mild winters, or in the early spring if your winters tend to be frosty. In either case, you’ll want to plant the seeds about 12 inches apart and mulch heavily to keep weeds at bay. Keep the area free of weeds until the plants are tall and established and then they’ll mostly be able to fend for themselves.