French Hollyhock

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Common Name:	French Hollyhock
Botanical Name:	*Alcea zebrina*
Plant Type:	Perennial/Biennial
USDA Hardiness Zone:	4
AHS Heat Zone:
Light Requirements:	Full Sun; Partial Shade
Water Usage:	Medium
Soil Type:	Well-Drained
Height:	2 to 4 feet
Spread:	1-1/2 feet
Season of Bloom:	May to September
Bloom Color:	Lavender/White
Deciduous/Evergreen:	Deciduous
Native TX Plant:	Adapted
Wildlife Value:	Butterflies

Smaller than the common hollyhock. Flowers are striped lavender and white, although sometimes a solid lavender bloom will appear. Plant in the fall or early spring. Will reseed if left undisturbed. Reportedly grown by Thomas Jefferson at Monticello.

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