General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Biennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Dry
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Plant Height: 4-6 feet
Plant Spread: 12-18 inches
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Red
Bloom Size: 3"-4"
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Cut Flower
Will Naturalize
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Propagation: Seeds: Days to germinate: 30-40 days
Depth to plant seed: 1/4 inch
Suitable for wintersowing
Sow in situ
Can handle transplanting

Image
Common names
  • Hollyhock

Photo Gallery
Location: Butterfly garden
Date: 2009-11-24
Rosy Red Double Hollyhock

photo credit: A. Barra
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