Althaea offinalis or the Marshmallow Plant is a medium height, herbaceous perennial that has grey green coloured, soft and hairy foliage.
It produces small clusters of cup shaped pale pink flowers that resemble the Hollyhock and are the perfect addition to mixed borders in cottage style and informal gardens.
This plant has been a long time favourite for herbalist gardeners - providing pretty colour in the flowers and medicinally useful roots.