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Alcea ficifolia (Fig Leaved Hollyhock)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 564995



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Malvales
Family: Malvaceae
Genus: Alcea
Species: Alcea ficifolia
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Perennial
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 4a (to -25 F / -32 C)
  • 4b (to -20 F / -29 C)
  • 5a (to -15 F / -26 C)
  • 5b (to -10 F / -23 C)
  • 6a (to -5 F / -21 C)
  • 6b (to 0 F / -18 C)
  • 7a (to 5 F / -15 C)
  • 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)
Flowering Start edit
  • June
Flowering End edit
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
Leaf Shape edit
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Suitable For edit
  • Hedging/Screening
  • Butterfly Garden
  • Cottage Garden
  • Flower Arranging/Drying
  • Low Maintenance Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
Soil pH edit
Bloom Colour edit
  • Red
  • Pink
  • Orange
  • Yellow/Gold
  • Mixed
Wildlife Value edit
  • Butterflies (nectar source)
  • Hummingbirds
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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  • In moist climates somewhat less susceptible to rust edit | delete
  • May require staking in exposed sites. edit | delete
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Jewell (5504)
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Frank (2698)


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Jewell (5504) wrote on Jul 10 2009
This hollyhock can reach 5-10 feet in height. More vigerous than the acea rosea. Cut back when finished blooming.

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