American Meadows Hollyhock Seeds
Best heirloom choice for gardeners seeking dramatic, pollinator-friendly vertical height.
These heirlooms bring unmatched vertical drama to a garden, acting as a living screen that draws in pollinators by the dozen. You have to practice patience, as they won't bloom until their second year, but the reward is a classic, towering display of color that feels timeless.
$5.65
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American Meadows, Inc
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking dramatic height and classic cottage garden aesthetics
- Busy growers wanting low-maintenance, self-sustaining perennial displays
- Eco-conscious gardeners aiming to attract hummingbirds and pollinators
Who should skip it
- Impatient gardeners wanting immediate blooms in the first season
- Low-maintenance gardeners unwilling to manage fungal disease treatments
- Gardeners without space for staking or sheltered planting locations
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Eight-foot stalks create an unmatched vertical focal point in any garden.
Pollinator Appeal
Reliably draws butterflies and hummingbirds to your landscape all summer long.
Growth Patience
Requires a two-year wait for blooms, testing the gardener's long-term commitment.
Cut Flower Utility
Classic single blooms offer elegant, dramatic stems for indoor floral arrangements.
Landscape Versatility
Perfect for creating natural privacy screens or filling out meadow borders.
Hardiness Range
Thrives across most temperate zones but struggles in extreme southern heat.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Alcea rosea
Life Cycle
Biennial
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Soil Moisture
Average
Mature Height
Up to 96 inches tall (8 feet)
Bloom Time
Summer
Seed Coverage
1 lb covers 8,710 sq ft.
Hardiness Zones
Zone 3 through Zone 8
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