Hollyhocks: Alcea ficifolia

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Fig Hollyhock is a hybrid of the yellow original species called Antwerp Hollyhock and Alcea rosea. Yellow, copper, rose, red, and white single saucer-shaped flowers bloom along the tall stems. A true perennial, it persists for years and also is much less susceptible to rust. The epitome of an old-fashioned flower, it looks best in informal settings, grown against old out buildings and fences in masses. Listed in a book of 1833. Rich moist soils in sun.