Alcea 'Chater Series Mix'

 

Common Name:
Hollyhock
Bloom color:
Mixed
Height:
5-8'
Bloom:
June-August
Hardiness:
2-9
Light:
Full Sun
Soil:
Rich, Well-drained

Why you need this plant:        Tall, sturdy spikes support tufts of ruffled flowers that open from the bottom up over a long period in summer.  Provide excellent architectural height and made good backdrops for lower growing perennials.  May need to be staked if planted in a windy sight.  Attractive to bees, butterflies and birds.

 
Planting Info:       Feel free to plant these where black walnut trees have been as hollyhocks are tolerant of the juglone emitted from the trees roots.  Best treated as a biennial or a short-lived perennial.  Watch for Japanese beetles.