![]() | Alcea 'Chater Series Mix'
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| 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. | ||