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Alcea rosea

Hollyhock

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

Description

This plant grows 4-8' high and is particularly useful for background screening. It grows best in full sun in deep, rich, well drained soils and can produce a variety of colors of flowers.

 

Plant Type

Annual

Height Range

3-6'

Width Range

Flower Color

Pink, Red, Yellow, White

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water high water-use plants separately from low water-use plants.

Low water-use plants can grow with one-half the water needed by high water-use plants, and can be easily damaged from over watering.