This perennial to biennial has upright unbranched stems that form a tufted habit. It has light green rounded lobed leaves and the single or double pink, white or yellow funnel-shaped flowers appear in a spike above the foliage from spring to summer.

Hardiness zones 8 to 10

Alcea rosea is naturally found in Turkey growing in moderately fertile well drained sandy to clay soils with reliable moisture. It prefers a open sunny, wind protected position and is frost and drought tender.

Hollyhock is a tall perennial plant that is grown for its flowers. It is planted in perennial borders in small or cottage gardens or mass planted for bedding displays. It is also grown against a fence or wall and at the back of the garden beds. It can also be planted in tubs or planter boxes and is fast growing, establishing in one season. ID 953

Alcea(ăl-KEE-a) rosea(RO-see-a)

Malvaceae(mal-VAY-see-ee)
Cotton, Mallows and Hollyhocks