Annuals- Hollyhock

Botanical name: alcea rosea

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: up to 8 ft in height and 3 ft in width

Bloom time: summer, fall

Hardy zone: zones 2-10

Flower color: pink, red, white, yellow, orange, purple

Foliage color: green

Growth rate: can reach fully mature size in first growing season

Pruning instructions: deadhead and prune as needed

Propagation methods: propagate by sowing

Landscape use: great for rock garden beds, mass planted flower beds, borders

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day

Special features: attracts pollinators

Watering instructions: prefers moist soil, only allow the first inch of soil to dry out between watering sessions

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release all purpose flower food fertilizer once a year in the early spring

Best time to plant: spring

Best type of soil: loam

Companion plants: pansies, mums, marigold

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets

Invasive species: not invasive