Marshmallow Seeds (Althaea officinalis)

Marshmallow Seeds – Althaea officinalis

Grow Your Own Ancient Healing Herb | Herbal Medicine & Garden Beauty

Overview
Bring the magic of traditional herbal medicine to your garden with Marshmallow Seeds (Althaea officinalis). This beautiful and beneficial plant has been prized for centuries for its healing properties and soft, velvety leaves. Easy to grow and highly versatile, marshmallow is perfect for herbal gardens, pollinator plots, and DIY wellness projects.

Ethnobotanical & Historical Use

Marshmallow is an ancient medicinal plant native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia. Used by Egyptian, Greek, and Roman herbalists, the whole plant—roots, leaves, and flowers—was traditionally employed to soothe coughs, sore throats, digestive upset, and skin irritations.

Its mucilaginous properties (a gel-like substance that coats and protects tissues) made it a cornerstone of traditional medicine for respiratory and gastrointestinal support. Today, marshmallow remains a favorite among herbalists, permaculturists, and those seeking natural alternatives to synthetic remedies.

Why Grow Marshmallow?

• Medicinal Benefits: Grow your own supply of leaves and roots for use in teas, tinctures, salves, and herbal smoking blends.
• Pollinator-Friendly: Soft pink-white blooms attract bees and butterflies to your garden.
• Beautiful & Practical: Adds soft texture and height to herb gardens, cottage gardens, and edible landscapes.
• Self-Sufficient Wellness: Harvest your own plant medicine right at home—no store needed!

How to Grow Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis)

• Light: Full sun to part shade
• Soil: Moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter
• Sowing Tips: Sow seeds in early spring or autumn. Cold stratification (refrigerate seeds in damp sand for 2–4 weeks) improves germination.
• Spacing: 30–45 cm (12–18") apart
• Height: Up to 1.2–1.5 m (4–5 ft)
• Harvest: Leaves and flowers in summer; roots in fall after 2nd year for best potency

Ideal For:

• Herbalists & home apothecaries
• DIY tea and tincture makers
• Permaculture and self-sufficient living
• Smokers blending their own herbal smoke bases
• Gardeners seeking beauty with purpose

Shipping Restrictions

There are no restrictions, we can ship this product worldwide.

Seeds per Pack

50 Seeds