Marshmallow Herb Seeds – Soothing Medicinal Perennial
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Marshmallow Herb Seeds – Soothing Medicinal Perennial
Marshmallow Herb Seeds – Soothing Medicinal Perennial
Features
Scarify seeds first. Sow 1/4 inch deep at 15—22°C. Space 18—24 inches. Full sun to partial shade.
How To Grow
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Grow the soft and healing Marshmallow Herb (Althaea officinalis)—a traditional medicinal plant known for its velvety leaves, pale pink flowers, and powerful mucilage properties.
A Gentle Healer for Skin, Throat & Digestion—Right from Your Garden!
Marshmallow is a hardy perennial that thrives in moist soils and produces tall, bushy plants with soft, downy leaves and hibiscus-like blooms. Its roots and leaves have been used for centuries in herbal teas, throat lozenges, poultices, and natural skincare products.
Product Features:
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Seed Type: Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO
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Seed Count: 200+ seeds per packet
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Germination Rate: 70–80%
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Germination Time: 10–21 days (cold stratification improves success)
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Plant Height: 90–150 cm tall
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Bloom Color: Soft pale pink to lavender-white
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Flavor & Use: Mild, mucilaginous; used in teas, tinctures, balms
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Plant Habit: Upright, clumping perennial
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Packaging: Eco-friendly, resealable pouch
Growing Conditions (Pakistan):
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Sowing Season (Nursery or Direct): October–February
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Stratification: Optional but helpful—refrigerate seeds in moist paper towel for 2–4 weeks
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Transplanting: 4–6 weeks after sowing, when seedlings have 4–6 true leaves
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Temperature Range: 10 °C – 25 °C
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Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade (5+ hours daily)
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Watering: Moderate to high—prefers moist, rich soil
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Soil: Loamy, moisture-retentive soil with compost; pH 6.0–7.5
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Spacing: 40–50 cm between plants
Why Grow Marshmallow Herb?
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Soothing properties: used for throat, cough, skin, and digestion
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Edible & medicinal: harvest leaves, flowers, and roots
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Pollinator plant: flowers attract bees and butterflies
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Low maintenance: thrives in moisture-rich garden beds
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Historical remedy: featured in ancient herbal traditions