Hollyhocks are old garden favorites dating as far back as the 1500s in Britain. They are also known as Alcea rosea and are members of the Malvaceae family alongside other popular plants such as Mallows and Hibiscus! They have a wide USDA range (zones 2-10) and are classified as short-lived perennials or biennials. They are … Read more
Alcea rosea is commonly known as hollyhocks and are lovely flowering plants belonging to the genus Alcea. They are part of the Malvaceae family, which also contains Mallows and Hibiscus, and are classified as biennials, or short-lived perennials. However, they readily self-seed so they can persist for years in the garden. Hollyhocks are hugely popular … Read more
You might just go “Holy heck!” while reading about these hollyhocks! Did you know that the hollyhock plant is one of the many rare plants with almost black-colored flowers? It is an old fashioned flower that has many different meanings and symbolism. Although it is true that the Hollyhock comes in a dark color, don’t … Read more