What is Hollyhock?
Hollyhock (Alcea rosea) is a striking perennial native to Turkey, known for its tall stature and showy flowers. Hollyhock (Latin: Alcea rosea, family Malvaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
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Hollyhock (Alcea rosea) is a striking perennial native to Turkey, known for its tall stature and showy flowers. Hollyhock (Latin: Alcea rosea, family Malvaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Hollyhock is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Hollyhock is a member of the Malvaceae family native to TUR. Hollyhock thrives in full sun and can tolerate a variety of soil types, from light sandy to medium and heavy clay soils.
Hollyhock grows best in USDA zone 5-9, full sun light, dry, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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