Hollyhocks: Alcea ficifolia Hybrids
Botanical name: Alcea ficifolia Hybrids
Common name: Hollyhock, Hybrids
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Soil: | damp, alkaline, sand |
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Sun: | |
Zones: | 5a thru 8b |
Care: |
easy
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Lifespan: |
biennial
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Category: | |
Attributes: |
butterfly attracting |
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description for "Hollyhocks: Alcea ficifolia Hybrids"
Hybrids Hollyhock is native to Siberia. The biennial Antwerp Hollyhock has been in cultivation for more than 400 years. Often reaching up to 60 inches, its colorful flower spikes can provide the garden with a strong vertical effect. It is easy to grow, but rust or Japanese beetles often affect the foliage, so treatment may be necessary.