Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00000943
11/12/99

Malva alcea--Hollyhock Mallow


Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9
Height: 36 in Spread: 12 in
Type: herbaceous perennial
Flowers: White, pink

Comments: Hollyhock Mallow is so named because its flowers
(Vis. 1) look like those of hollyhock. The plants are
useful in dry, alkaline soils. The plants are short-lived
but do self-seed.

Propagation: Seed or division.

Cultivars:
'Fastigiata' - Pink flowers (Vis. 2).
'Perfection Pink' - Pink flowers.
'Zebrinus' - Flowers pink with red stripes.

References for Cultivars: Walters Gardens 1999, Ray
Wiegand's Nursery 1999, White Flower Farm 1999, Bailey
Nurseries 1999, Wayside Gardens 1999, Berryhill Nurseries
1999, Willoway Nurseries 1999.


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