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Alcea rosea
Also Known As
- Althaea chinensis
- Althaea ficifolia
- Althaea rosea
- Common Hollyhock
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 2'-8'
- W: 2'-3'
planting zones
- 3a-10b
Alcea rosea plant details
Alcea rosea is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer pink, purple and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Alcea rosea
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: malvaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 8 FT - tall
- Flowers: pink, purple and white blooms in summer
- Uses: cottage garden, long-blooming, self-sowing
GROWING CONDITIONS for Alcea rosea
- USDA Zones: 3a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
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How to Grow Alcea rosea
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
- pink
- purple
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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See other plant types of Alcea for your garden
aka Alcea taurica, Hollyhock, Russian Hollyhock, Yellow Fig-leaved Hollyhock
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-10b
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Aunt Brownie Fig Hollyhock
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-11
Size
Height: 5'-6'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun
- regular - occasional
aka Alcea ficifolia 'Black', Black Fig-leaved Hollyock
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
2a-10b
Size
Height: 6'-8'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun
- regular - occasional
![Photo of Alcea ficifolia [black] flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials](https://d3bbsv6h7qkr8y.cloudfront.net/da/34/da34bbb50124ccde6d27146db25efa7a.webp)
aka Fig Leaved Hollyhock
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
2a-10b
Size
Height: 5'-10'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun
- regular - occasional
aka Alcea ficifolia 'Pink', Pink Hollyhock
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
2a-10b
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun
- regular - low
![Photo of Alcea ficifolia [pink] flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials](https://d3bbsv6h7qkr8y.cloudfront.net/27/30/273021efb518a771cc912e94b20da95b.webp)
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