Hollyhock is a tall, hardy plant grown for its large spires of colorful flowers. It is native to Asia, but is grown widely in the United States. Its large, fuzzy, heart-shaped leaves start as low rosettes. Tall, heavy stems rise to bear the flowers spires. Hollyhocks bloom from July to early September. They are used as background borders or along fences. The flowers are round and open wide. Their colors range from white, through yellow, salmon, and red, to purple.
Most hollyhocks are perennials that usually bloom the second year. They can be started outdoors, but some gardeners start hollyhocks in a frame in July and transplant them to their garden the following spring. Annual hollyhocks bloom the same year that the seeds are planted.
Hollyhocks thrive in well-drained soil and full sunlight. When the flowers fade, the plant stalks lose their attractiveness, and can be cut down. A few stalks can be left standing if seed is desired. A fungal disease called rust sometimes attacks hollyhocks.
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