{"product_id":"marshmallow-plant-3-starter-plugs-althaea-officinalis-1","title":"Marshmallow plant, 3 Starter Plugs, Althaea officinalis perennial","description":"Marshmallow is a stately, velvety-leafed perennial herb with a rich history in traditional gardens. Marshmallow is prized for its soft, silvery foliage and delicate pink flowers that create an elegant backdrop in herb gardens and cottage-style plantings. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Plant Characteristics: \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Height: 4-6 feet tall with a 2-3 foot spread \u003cbr\u003e Foliage: Large, heart-shaped leaves covered in soft, downy hairs giving a silvery-gray appearance \u003cbr\u003e Flowers: Five-petaled pale pink to white flowers, 1-2 inches across, bloom from mid to late summer \u003cbr\u003e Growth habit: Upright, clumping perennial with sturdy stems \u003cbr\u003e Root system: Deep taproot with fibrous secondary roots \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Growing Conditions: \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-9 \u003cbr\u003e Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade \u003cbr\u003e Soil: Thrives in moist, rich soil but adapts to various conditions including clay \u003cbr\u003e Water needs: Prefers consistent moisture; tolerates wet conditions better than drought \u003cbr\u003e pH: Neutral to slightly alkaline soils preferred \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Garden Uses: \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Traditional herb gardens for growing herbs \u003cbr\u003e Back-of-border plantings \u003cbr\u003e Cottage gardens and informal landscapes \u003cbr\u003e Rain gardens and moist areas \u003cbr\u003e Historical and heirloom garden themes \u003cbr\u003e Wildlife gardens (attracts bees and beneficial insects) \u003cbr\u003e Indoor gardens \u003cbr\u003e Organic herb gardens \u003cbr\u003e Medicinal herb gardens with yarrow \u003cbr\u003e Pollinator gardens \u003cbr\u003e Starter plugs and seedlings \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e These live plants make thoughtful gifts for her. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Due to the nature of shipping live plants, all orders of live \u003cbr\u003e plants are shipped Priority or UPS to provide quick and safe delivery. \u003cbr\u003e We ship all plants on Mondays and Tuesdays.  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Always consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before \u003cbr\u003e using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, \u003cbr\u003e or on any medications. For educational purposes only. This \u003cbr\u003e information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug \u003cbr\u003e Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, \u003cbr\u003e treat, cure, or prevent any disease.","brand":"Zenobia's Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67671358112109,"sku":"4671771544","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/1919\/9085\/files\/il_fullxfull.7203775361_fmi7.jpg?v=1791932334","url":"https:\/\/zenobiasgarden.com\/products\/marshmallow-plant-3-starter-plugs-althaea-officinalis-1","provider":"Zenobia's Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}