{"product_id":"marshmallow-plant-3-starter-plugs-althaea-officinalis","title":"Marshmallow Plant, 3 Starter Plugs,  Althaea officinalis -","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.\n\nPlant Characteristics:\n\nHeight: 4-6 feet tall with a 2-3 foot spread\nFoliage: Large, heart-shaped leaves covered in soft, downy hairs giving a silvery-gray appearance\nFlowers: Five-petaled pale pink to white flowers, 1-2 inches across, bloom from mid to late summer\nGrowth habit: Upright, clumping perennial with sturdy stems\nRoot system: Deep taproot with fibrous secondary roots\n\nGrowing Conditions:\n\nUSDA Hardiness Zones: 3-9\nSun exposure: Full sun to partial shade\nSoil: Thrives in moist, rich soil but adapts to various conditions including clay\nWater needs: Prefers consistent moisture; tolerates wet conditions better than drought\npH: Neutral to slightly alkaline soils preferred\n\nGarden Uses:\n\nTraditional herb gardens\nBack-of-border plantings\nCottage gardens and informal landscapes\nRain gardens and moist areas\nHistorical and heirloom garden themes\nWildlife gardens (attracts bees and beneficial insects)\n\nDue to the nature of shipping live plants, all orders of live\nplants are shipped Priority or UPS to provide quick and safe delivery.\nWe ship all plants on Mondays and Tuesdays. \n\nAlways consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before\nusing herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing,\nor on any medications. For educational purposes only. This\ninformation has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug\nAdministration. This information is not intended to diagnose,\ntreat, cure, or prevent any disease.","brand":"Zenobia's Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67669603615085,"sku":null,"price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/1919\/9085\/files\/9751c8b1-il_fullxfull.7203775361_fmi7.jpg?v=1791919490","url":"https:\/\/zenobiasgarden.com\/products\/marshmallow-plant-3-starter-plugs-althaea-officinalis","provider":"Zenobia's Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}