Alcea – Hollyhocks

Providing architectural height to borders, Alcea (Hollyhock) are robust biennial or short-lived perennial with showy spikes of single or double brilliant flowers over a long season of interest. Blooming in a wide variety of colors, these old garden favorites are easy to grow and attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Hollyhocks provide a spectacular backdrop to shorter perennials and make dramatic cut flowers.