Althaea consists of annuals and perennials characterized by robust, slender stems and large, lobed leaves. From summer through autumn, they bear clusters of small flowers that range in color from pink to bluish-purple, each featuring five petals.

Althaea

Althaea 'Black Prince'

Althaea acaulis

Althaea apterocarpa

Althaea armeniaca

Althaea cannabina is a robust, herbaceous perennial characterized by its upright growth and woody base, reaching heights of up to 2 meters. It features hairy, lobed foliage that can grow as long as 35 centimeters. The plant produces cup-shaped blooms, measuring 3 to 5 centimeters in diameter, which can be found either individually or in clusters on elongated stems that emerge from the leaf axils. These flowers, which are lavender-pink with dark pink to purple anthers, typically bloom from mid-summer through early autumn.

Althaea cannabina

Althaea frutex

Althaea hirsuta

Althaea officinalis is a perennial herb that thrives in its native environment. It features velvety, grey-green foliage and stems. From mid-summer to early autumn, it produces clusters of delicate, saucer-shaped flowers in shades of lilac-pink, which rise on elongated stems.

Althaea officinalis

Althaea officinalis 'Romney Marsh'

Althaea officinalis alba

Althaea officinalis single pink & white varieties

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