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Genus: Alcea Species rosea Common Name: Hollyhock Family: Malvaceae + Tiliaceae Order: Malvales Native: Asia Minor Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 2 to 10 feet Width: 1 to 2.5 feet Flowering Season: Late Spring to Summer Flower Color: White, pink, purple, dark purple or yellow Propagation: Seed Zone: 2-9 Note: This short lived perennial is suitable for border backgrounds, next to walls or fences, and in cottage gardens. Hollyhock needs staking, especially in windy areas. Monitor plant for anthracnose, rust, leaf spot, Japanese beetles, and spider mites. Prefers sunny, moderately dry, well-drained, organic-rich soil.