Marshmallow | 50 Seeds Medicinal Culinary Herb Non Gmo Althaea Officinalis

50 Marshmallow seeds Every herb garden needs to have this versatile perennial! It is highly regarded as a beneficial medicinal herb & has been widely used for the last 2000 years in both foods & in medicines. It is native to Europe but can be found growing in many places around the world. It is easy to grow from Marsh Mallow seeds, & it also makes a lovely flowering display as well as having therapeutic benefits. It is a branching plant that reaches 36 to 48 inches in height. The stems are slightly wooly & the leaves are soft & downy. The flowers reach 2 inches across, have 5 petals & range in color from white to reddish-white. Hummingbirds enjoy their sweet nectar. Both the roots & the leaves have a slimy substance called mucilage. When the mucilage is mixed with water, it creates a viscous gel that coats & sooths irritated mucous membranes. It is used for coughs, colds, sore throats, stomach & intestinal conditions. It is also very beneficial when applied to skin abrasions or insect bites. The Marshmallow root is yellow-white & sweet. It is similar in taste to a parsnip. The roots can be harvested in the fall for drying. The history of our modern day sugary marshmallow goes back to this herb plant. The gummy substance, mucilage, was actually the thickening ingredient in a dessert made from egg whites. GROWING INSTRUCTIONS USDA Zone: 3-9 When to sow: Sow fall for spring germination. At other times of year, cold stratify for 4-6 seeks before planting. Soil: Sandy, moist soil. pH: 6.2 – 6.5 Stratification needed: Yes Seed Depth: Sow seeds just below soil surface Seeds per Plant: 5-6 Plant Spacing: Thin to strongest seedling every 12-18″ Full sun to partial shade Water: Keep moist to germination SHIPPING We try to get all orders out the day of purchase, but processing time can run 1-3 days depending on volume. All orders are shipped USPS First Class with Tracking. Marshmallow | 50 Seeds Medicinal Culinary Herb Non Gmo Althaea Officinalis