Hollyhock 'Old Barnyard'
Alcea rosea 'Old Barnyard'
A classic cottage garden hollyhock with deep burgundy-maroon flowers on tall, sturdy stems. This traditional variety attracts pollinators and self-seeds readily in established gardens.
Bloom time
Jun–Sep
Hardiness
Zones 3–9
Sun
Full sun
Water
Moderate water
Mature size
1.8 m × 0.6 m
Type
Perennial
Bloom calendar
When Hollyhock 'Old Barnyard' is typically in flower across the year.
Growing Hollyhock 'Old Barnyard'
Plant it in full sun. It prefers moderate water. It is hardy in USDA zones 3–9. Expect it to reach about 1.8 m tall and 0.6 m wide at maturity, in roughly 2 years.
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