Marsh Mallow
NameMarsh Mallow
Species NameAlthaea officinalis
Common NameMarsh Mallow
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typeground
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem
Foliage Typebroadleaf
Height (cm)40
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesMedicinal plant, edible flowers and roots, characteristic soft pink flowers with dark centers.
Description
This specimen of Marsh Mallow (Althaea officinalis) is a herbaceous plant, not a bonsai, displaying soft pinkish-white flowers with a deep purple center, arranged along an upright stem. Its leaves are broad, slightly lobed, and have a fuzzy texture. The plant is shown growing naturally in a grassy environment.
