hollyhock
Alcea rosea
RHS Plants for Pollinators
USDA zones2 to 10
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size5 to 8 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- White, pink & red
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Hollyhock (Alcea rosea) is a perennial for pollinator gardens, naturalized areas, and annual beds. It is hardy to USDA zone 2, or down to -50°F (-46°C). This plant likes full sun and average moisture. Rabbits tend to pass it by. White, pink, and red flowers open from early to late summer on tall stems, and bees visit the blooms.
Pairs well with Sensation Mix cosmos, Melampodium, and Red fescue.
Native range
Türkiye.