Alcea rosea 'Queeny Purple'

Hollyhock

Family: Malvaceae Mallow


Type Annual, perennial
USDA Hardiness range n/a
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Purple
Bloom time Mid Summer to Mid Fall
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Border, container, foundation, massing, specimen
Height 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm
Spread 12" to 24" / 30cm to 60cm
Growth rate Fast
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies, suitable for cut flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Attracts birds, invasive