Hairy Marsh Mallow
Althaea hirsuta
Overview
The Hairy Marsh Mallow is an herbaceous perennial found in damp ecosystems. Its short flower stalks are crowned by a single, striking white flower head. Its leaves are thick and covered with downy hairs which turn reddish in colour in autumn. Its stem is wooly and full of branches. Its roots are fleshy and produce mucilage (a sticky substance). Its flowers have five petals and can be pink or white in colour. It blooms in the middle of summer and is attractive to bees and other pollinators. The hairy marsh mallow is an excellent ornamental for wild flower meadows or gardens.
Care Guide
Watering
Minimal
Light
full sun, part shade.
Pruning
Best pruned in March, April, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September.
Propagation
Seed Propagation, Cutting, Division
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