1. Where is your plant from native? (where's it from?)
They are native from southwest and central Asia. Remains of hollyhocks have been found in a Neanderthal burial site at Shanidar.
2. What types of conditions does it thrive in?
Hollyhocks prefer rich, well-drained soil and full sun. Light shade is tolerated but wet winter soil is not.
3. What is it used for?
Its flowers are employed medicinally for their emollient, demulcent and diuretic properties, which make them useful in chest complaints. The flowers are also used for colouring purposes.
4. Does it have any cultural relevance? (Is it any country or state's flower? Why?)It was found and used in Asia, but it is now to be found in Neanderthal.
5. What are the 3 most popular variances?
Alcea ficifolia, Alcea rosea, and Alcea nigra are the most common.
6. What family is it in?
The hollyhocks contain about 60 species of flowering plants in the genus Alcea in the mallow family Malvaceae.
7. Tell me one other plant that is in that family.
Aleca Biennis
8. When should it be planted for best results?
They should be planted in July or early August.
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