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    Alcea ficifolia 'Aunt Brownie Fig'

    Also Known As

    • Aunt Brownie Fig Hollyhock

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 5'-6'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 3a-11

    Alcea ficifolia 'Aunt Brownie Fig' plant details

    Alcea ficifolia 'Aunt Brownie Fig' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Alcea ficifolia 'Aunt Brownie Fig'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: malvaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: border plant, cottage garden, self-sowing

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Alcea ficifolia 'Aunt Brownie Fig'

    USDA Zones: 3a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    I have been searching for years for the seed of this fantastic PERENNIAL Hollyhock. The single, soft pink blooms have a deep rose center and look just like the ones in my old fairytale books. What’s better, is this is one of the “figleaf” Hollyhocks, with beautiful, deep green, somewhat quilted leaves and well-knows as reliably perennial. Usually growing only to 5’ or 6’ tall, it forms many strong erect stems arising from the base, and so it appears nice and bushy. Rich soil for best show. Self-sows!

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Alcea ficifolia 'Aunt Brownie Fig' plant

    How to Grow Alcea ficifolia 'Aunt Brownie Fig'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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