Althaea — 3 species

Botanical species in the genus Althaea recorded in the PlantPeers database.

Althaea cannabina

Family: Malvaceae

Cultivation

Succeeds in almost any soil. Prefers a rich moist soil in a sunny position. Plants can be grown in quite coarse grass, which can be cut annually in the autumn.

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Althaea hirsuta

Family: Malvaceae

Cultivation

Althaea hirsuta has a native range from moist regions of western Europe to semi-arid and arid regions of central Asia.

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Althaea officinalis

Family: Malvaceae

Cultivation

Plants are hardy to about -25°c. Succeeds in almost any soil and situation, though it prefers a rich moist soil in a sunny position. It also tolerates fairly dry soil conditions.

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