{"product_id":"guimauve-officinale-althaea-officinalis","title":"Althaea officinalis - Marshmallow","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌿 Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ephemeral perennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marshmallow\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Althaea officinalis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale pink to creamy white\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–1.5 m\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6–0.9 m\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbaceous, upright\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer to early autumn\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to regular\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well-drained, fertile\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zone 3 to 9\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrought tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNectar-producing plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts pollinators:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity to animals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-toxic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e                                                                                                                                                                                     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✂️ Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy to grow, common marshmallow thrives in moist, well-drained soil. This perennial plant appreciates sunny exposure and adapts well to natural garden conditions. Keep the soil slightly moist, especially during active growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove spent flowers to encourage prolonged blooming and continuous production of delicate pink flowers. Prune stems in late autumn or early spring to maintain a balanced shape and promote vigorous growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for medicinal plant gardens, moist beds, and natural areas, this robust plant attracts pollinators and beneficial insects while offering appreciated traditional properties.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FleurExcel Inc.","offers":[{"title":"1 gallon","offer_id":49940071874864,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/4658\/6672\/files\/Althaea-officinalis_c.jpg?v=1751648113","url":"https:\/\/fleurexcel.com\/en\/products\/guimauve-officinale-althaea-officinalis","provider":"FleurExcel Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}