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The original marshmallow confection was made from the whipped root of this plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMarshmallow thrives in full sun and moist, fertile, deep soil - it develops a substantial taproot and benefits from deep, loose soil that the root can penetrate freely. It tolerates a range of conditions but performs best with consistent moisture. Plants reach 4-6 feet tall and make a dramatic back-of-border specimen. Cut back after flowering to tidy the plant. Hardy throughout most of North America. The root is harvested in fall of the second or subsequent years when the mucilage content is highest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMarshmallow has been used in medicine since ancient Egypt - it appears in the Ebers Papyrus and was cultivated by ancient Greek and Roman physicians. It has been continuously valued in European herbal tradition through the present day, with the root, leaves, and flowers all recognized as having distinct applications. The root's extraordinary mucilage content - up to 35% by dry weight - has made it one of the most important soothing herbs in both Western and Middle Eastern folk medicine. Contemporary herbalists value marshmallow root primarily for its mucilaginous, coating properties in the digestive and respiratory traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare on Arrival\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWater well upon arrival and keep consistently moist - marshmallow does not like to dry out. Settle in a bright, sunny location for a day before transplanting. Plant after your last frost date in deep, moist, enriched soil. Loosen the soil deeply to allow the taproot to develop freely. Mulch generously to retain moisture. Water consistently through the first season. 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The foliage is small, wedge-shaped, and persistently silver-grey, giving the plant a distinctive sculptural quality that catches light beautifully. It is an unusual and deeply significant plant in both ecological and cultural terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSagebrush demands full sun and excellent drainage - it is native to the dry, rocky basins and slopes of the American West and suffers in wet, humid conditions. Sandy or gravelly, lean soil is ideal; heavy clay or consistently moist soil will cause decline. Plants grow slowly, eventually reaching 3-6 feet tall and wide as a woody shrub. Exceptionally drought-tolerant once established. 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In the garden it makes a dramatic presence, reaching 4-6 feet tall with architectural branching and a wild, untamed quality that suits its character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMugwort thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts to a wide range of soil conditions - it is native to disturbed ground, roadsides, and hedgerows across the temperate northern hemisphere and is nothing if not resilient. It spreads by both rhizome and seed and can become invasive in favorable conditions - contain it or give it space to roam in a wilder part of the garden. Plants reach 4-6 feet tall. Cut back hard in late fall or early spring. Hardy throughout North America and exceptionally long-lived once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMugwort carries one of the most extensive and cross-cultural records of use of any herb in existence. 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