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Harvesting Marshmallow

I love to make a cold infusion of marshmallow when I have a sore or irritated throat. It’s also great for adding to infusions that are on the dry side, like nettles, to balance it out with it’s moistening properties. You already know how to grow it and I really hope you consider adding it …

Cultivating Marshmallow

Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis) is a perennial, herbaceous plant in the Malvaceae family related to hollyhock, cotton and hibiscus. It grows well in most locations down to zone 3, which means almost anyone can grow it! It does have preferences, however, and will grow better if certain conditions are observed.  It likes to be watered well …