Variety:
Hardy to: 3 (BG) 5b (DG)
Plant Height: 4-8'
Spacing: 24-36"
Sun Preference: Sun to Full Sun
Flower Color: Black/Purple
BG: Backyard Gardener
DG: Dave's Garden
I have been in search for taller plants to go along the wall of my South bed and so I chose this as one. I hope they turn out well.
An old-fashioned favorite that demands attention. Excellent tall
background plant. The deep chocolate-maroon flowers have yellow
throats. Leaves are light green, slightly hairy, and rounded with 3 to
7 shallow lobes. Reaches up to 6 feet in height. Perfect used along
fence or blank, sunny wall. Rust, slugs and snails may be a problem.
Attractive to butterflies and bees. source
Dave's Garden says this hollyhock is only hardy to 5b, but Backyard Gardener says it is hardy to zone 3. So hopefully along my south wall it will be a perennial. I guess I will find out next year...
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