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Posted 06/01/2023 in Perennial

Alcea rugosa

A superb but rarely encountered hollyhock from Russia. Single, buttery-yellow, classic mallow flowers attractive to hummingbirds and edible for humans.

Post Details

Latin Name
Alcea rugosa
Common Name
Hollyhock
Planting Zone
Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8
Special Interest
Attracts Butterflies
Bloom Season
Summer
Height
4-9 ft
Spread
1.5-2 ft
Potential Pests
Rust, leaf spot, anthracnose, spider mites, and Japanese beetles

Plant Story

A superb but rarely encountered hollyhock from Russia. Single, buttery-yellow, classic mallow flowers attractive to hummingbirds and edible for humans.

Special Care Instructions

Deadheading and removing flower strikes encourages plants to rebloom. Self seeds.

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