Alba
Marshmallow(Althea Officinalis)
A white-flowered form of common marsh mallow grown ornamentally as a paler alternative to the typical lilac-pink species. It is listed as a distinct white-flowered form by the specialist malvaceae.info Althaea reference and appears in the RHS plant database.
Visual Characteristics
Tall herbaceous perennial with the species' soft, velvety grey-green downy leaves, but bearing white five-petalled saucer-shaped flowers instead of the usual pale lilac-pink, from mid-summer to autumn.
Growing Tips
Grow in moist, humus-rich soil in full sun; tolerant of damp ground and coastal conditions like the species.
Where to Buy
Sourcing information coming soon. Check local nurseries and seed banks for availability.