Hollyhock

Alcea rosea

Hollyhock blooms from June through August.

Bloom time

Jun–Aug

Hardiness

Zones 3–8

Sun

Full sun

Water

Moderate water

Mature size

1.8 m × 0.6 m

Type

Perennial

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Bloom calendar

When Hollyhock is typically in flower across the year.

Growing Hollyhock

Plant it in full sun. It prefers moderate water. It is hardy in USDA zones 3–8. Expect it to reach about 1.8 m tall and 0.6 m wide at maturity, in roughly 2 years.

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Drop this plant onto a 3D plan, see how it fills in, and watch your whole garden bloom across the year.