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Althaea officinalis 'Romney Marsh'

Synonyms
Malva moschata 'Romney Marsh'
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Botanical details
Family
Malvaceae
Native to the UK
No
Potentially harmful
Genus

Althaea

Genus description

Althaea are annuals or perennials with strong, wiry stems and broadly oval, lobed leaves. Sprays of small, pink to bluish-purple, five-petalled flowers are produced from summer to autumn

Name status

Accepted

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