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

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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