Chater's Chamois hollyhock
Alcea rosea 'Chaters Chamois'
USDA zones3 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size6 to 8 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Chater's Chamois' hollyhock (Alcea rosea 'Chater's Chamois') is a perennial for borders and low maintenance gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun, average moisture, and sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first. It grows 71 to 94 inches tall, so place it at the back of the bed. Blooms open from early to late summer and draw butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees.
Pairs well with Coneflower, Shasta daisy, and Rosemary.