Alcea rugosa

Also Known As

Alcea taurica
Hollyhock
Russian Hollyhock
Yellow Fig-leaved Hollyhock

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

3a-10b

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Alcea rugosa plant details

Alcea rugosa is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. 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 humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Alcea rugosa

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: cottage garden, disease-resistant, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Alcea rugosa

USDA Zones: 3a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Yellow saucer-shaped flowers open from the bottoms of the tall stems to the tops, staying in bloom from late June to September. A rare species we are happy to offer.

By: Select Seeds

Did someone say perennial, disease resistant Hollyhock?? You know we’re in! We’re loving this medium-height species! Sometimes seen listed as a synonym for Alcea rugosa, A.taurica stands 5’ at the most & so far the garden plants we’ve grown have been more like 3’ tall & wide. Plants are far more disease resistant than the common garden hybrids of Alcea rosea & are very floriferous – bearing many spikes of 4” icy lemon blooms all through Summer! Foliage is rough & slightly olive-gray. After bloom, simply cut the plant down to the ground & once a year side dress with compost for best appearance & vigor. Alcea taurica is endemic to Crimea, on the northern coast of the Black Sea.