Hollyhock
Alcea rosea
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Hollyhock is a classic cottage garden plant with tall spikes of large, showy flowers in pink, red, yellow, white, and purple. Though often grown as a biennial, it can self-seed readily and return year after year.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Eastern Mediterranean and Asia Minor
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Hollyhock is a classic cottage garden plant with tall spikes of large, showy flowers in pink, red, yellow, white, and purple. Though often grown as a biennial, it can self-seed readily and return year after year.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Hollyhock grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Eastern Mediterranean and Asia Minor
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation