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Marshmallow Seeds, Heirloom Organic Non-GMO, Medicinal Herb Plant, Althaea Officinalis

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Marshmallow Seeds (Althaea officinalis) – Heirloom Medicinal Herb

Grow your own beautiful and useful marshmallow plant with these premium heirloom marshmallow seeds. A favorite in herb gardens, homesteads, and pollinator spaces, this hardy perennial is prized for its soft pink hibiscus-like flowers, soothing herbal uses, and rich historical roots. Perfect for beginners and experienced gardeners alike.

At Bees and Seeds, we focus on high-quality, open-pollinated seed that supports thriving gardens and healthy ecosystems.

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Why You’ll Love This Plant
Classic marshmallow plant used in traditional herbalism
Famed medicinal herb valued for its soothing root
Beautiful pale pink, hibiscus-like flowers
Excellent pollinator plant — bees love it
Hardy perennial that returns year after year
Perfect for herb gardens, cottage gardens, and homesteads
Beginner-friendly and easy to grow

Seed Details
Plant Name: Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis)
Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
Lifecycle: Perennial
Height: Approximately 3–5 feet
Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade
USDA Zones: 3–9
Quantity: 50+

Uses: Medicinal herb, herbal tea, pollinator garden, homestead growing

Growing Instructions
Marshmallow seeds benefit from cold stratification for best germination.

Option 1 — Fall Planting (recommended):
Direct sow outdoors in fall for natural cold exposure.

Option 2 — Spring Planting:
Cold stratify seeds in the refrigerator for 30 days in moist seed starting mix
Sow seeds on the soil surface and press in lightly
Do not deeply cover — seeds need light to germinate
Keep soil consistently moist and well-draining

Spacing: 18–24 inches
Planting Depth: 1/4 inch or barely cover
Germination: Typically 7–21 days under proper conditions

🐝 Perfect For
Medicinal herb gardens
Pollinator and bee gardens
Homestead and self-sufficiency growers
Herbalists and tea makers
Cottage garden aesthetics

🌼 About Bees and Seeds

Our seeds are carefully sourced and packaged with the small grower in mind. We believe every garden should be productive, beautiful, and pollinator-friendly.

Small orders will be shipped via envelope/flat which has Etsy tracking and doesn't update regularly- this can take up to 3-14 days to arrive. Any flat rate/free shipping will be ground/first class.

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Michelle Jun 8, 2026

Haven't planted them yet but very fast shipping! Good selection of seeds.

Michelle Jun 8, 2026

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Zada May 28, 2026

Haven't planted thhese seeds yet, but do NOT expect any problems~

Zada May 28, 2026

Response from Bees And Seeds

Thanks Zada! Just shoot us an email if you need anything.

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