Botanical Name: Alcea rosea
Common Name: hollyhock
Family: Malvaceae
Distribution/Origin: China
Leaf/Bud:
Flower: bloom July-August, colors vary red, pink and white
Fruit/Seed: schizocarp
Stem/Bark: rigid/towering spikes
Size: height 6-8 ft, spread 1-2 ft
Habit: tall flower, upright
Form:
Culture: full sun, moderate water, tolerant of dry soil
Landscape Use: cottage plant, perennial that self-seeds easily and can establish colonies easily
Notes: attracts hummingbirds and butterflies, don't usually need stalking