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Alcea rosea 'Chater's Yellow'

Family Malvaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   2a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 1.2 - 2.1 m (4 - 7 ft)
Spread 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Alcea rosea 'Chater's Yellow' (double hollyhock) bears showy, pale yellow and repeat-blooming blossoms during late spring to late summer. This herbaceous perennial is upright and has faded green foliage that is matte and coarse textured. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning herbaceous perennial which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Accent, bedding plant, border, cut flowers, dried flowers, mass planting and specimen.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Alcea rosea 'Chater's Yellow' tolerates Black Walnut and salt, and has a natural resistance to rabbits. This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden.
Cautions Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.