Alcea rugosa (Russian hollyhock) bears showy and pastel yellow flowers during mid summer. This herbaceous perennial has greyish green foliage. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning herbaceous perennial which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses
Border, cut flowers, dried flowers, mass planting and specimen.
Special Characteristics
Birds, hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted to Alcea rugosa . Alcea rugosa is tolerant of drought and Black Walnut.
Cautions
With its fast growth rate, Alcea rugosa (Russian hollyhock) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. Be advised that Alcea rugosa (Russian hollyhock) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control.
