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Hollyhock, Mallow
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This tall plant will need
staking if not planted next to a fence or a wall. Remember that
cultivars will not come true from seed. This plant is usually
grown as a biennial, but can be grown as a perennial if, after
flowering, it is cut to 6in above the ground. Burn or discard
the remains.
Propagation Time:
Spring, Summer
Propagation Method:
Seeds
Root Form: Fibrous
Soil Condition: Loamy,
Clay, Well drained, Neutral ph, Acidic, medium salt tolerance
Environmental:
Tolerates moderate drought
Pests: slugs, snails,
caterpillars and Japanese beetles
Diseases: leaf spot,
fungal rust, crown gall and powdery mildew
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Height: 4-6 Feet
