Alcea rosea

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Hollyhock

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DERIVATION

Alcea	from Gk. alkaia, a kind of mallow.
rosea	- Rosy

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THIS PLANT

The dark red, nearly black, blooms can be used to dye wool or silk, yarn or fabric, that has been pre-treated with alum, a lavender or gray color.

FAMILY

Malvaceae (Mallow Family) Other Plants in the Mallow Family

HABIT

Herbaceous

GROWTH FORM

Upright

RANGE

Origin Unknown, Only Cultivated

LEAF TYPE

Deciduous

FLOWERS

Red;pink;white;yellow (;;light yellow)

HARDINESS

USDA Zone 2 (Coldest zone where hardy)

SUN REQUIREMENTS

Sun

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Dye Plant

COMMON NAME(S)

Hollyhock

Location Map for Alcea rosea (Hollyhock) - 3 Map Locations Found
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Individual Location for Alcea rosea:
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Accession
Number

Year

Location

1	191452*1	2019	Chatfield Historic Farm, Dye Garden
2	191452*2	2019	Chatfield Historic Farm, Dye Garden
3	191452*3	2019	Chatfield Historic Farm, Dye Garden

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FLOWERING:
When Alcea rosea has been observed flowering
at Denver Botanic Gardens

2016

2014

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