Hollyhock, Ficifolia SF

Specie Alcea rosea singleflowered

Height 150 cm
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Synonym Althaea, Hollyhock, Hollyhock
Life Cycle perennial

Alcea rosea, the common hollyhock, is an ornamental dicot flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It was imported into Europe from southwestern China during, or possibly before, the 15th century.[2] William Turner, a herbalist of the time, gave it the name "holyoke" from which the English name derives.

Start hollyhock seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Or sow outdoors in early spring or fall. Sow 1/4" deep. Full sun.