{"product_id":"marshmallow-plant","title":"Marshmallow Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarshmallow plant (\u003cem\u003eAlthaea officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e) is a perennial herb\u003c\/strong\u003e and the original source of the flavor behind the ancient confection that inspired today's marshmallows. Both roots and leaves are edible, and the roots yield the traditional marshmallow extract used in homemade sweets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAlthaea officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom perennial herb, open-pollinated, non-GMO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zones 3 to 9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible parts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roots and leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Culinary, medicinal, pollinator planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHomemade marshmallow and confections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHerbal and medicinal gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooked greens, fried with onion and garlic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerennial borders and cottage gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracting pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seeds in spring after the last frost, or start indoors and transplant. Plants prefer moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade and return year after year in zones 3 to 9. Harvest roots in autumn once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMild and subtly sweet with a soft, mucilaginous texture in the roots that gives the classic marshmallow character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout MIgardener\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMIgardener is a Michigan-based family company offering affordable, non-GMO heirloom seeds and gardening supplies, with a mission to make growing your own food simple and accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIgardener","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50792556560662,"sku":"HER27","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/HER27_Marshmallow_c45a4a7c-17b3-4d9f-af86-4b49a367f376.jpg?v=1764687920","url":"https:\/\/madelines.sbs\/products\/marshmallow-plant","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}