Hollyhock (Alcea rosea)
White Flowers with Yellow Center
Copyright: Diane P. Brooks
These soaring towers of eye-catching color are perfect in any garden. Painted Lady butterflies will love to munch on the light-colored green foliage. When planting, be sure to add plenty of compost and water regularly. Hollyhocks are annuals or biennials but will usually reseed themselves so that they will appear in your garden year after year. These beauties are best placed along a fence or wall and may need to be staked. They are an excellent addition to any garden.
Where to Buy Hollyhock Plants:
Hollyhock is a Host Plant for:
Painted Lady, Common Checkered-Skipper, West Coast Lady, Gray Hairstreak, and more
Hollyhock Specifications:
Color(s): White, pinks, yellow, purple, red
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Soil: Rich, well-drained
Average Height: 3 ft. to 8 ft.
Average Spread: 24 in.
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone: 2 to 10
Note: Regular watering
Cream Color Hollyhock
Copyright: Fred Miller
