Alcea ficifolia

Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture

Althaea ficifolia, Cav. Antwerp Hollyhock. Biennial, 3-6 ft.: Lvs. 7-lobed; toothed: fl. lemon-yellow or orange, large, in terminal spikes, showy, single or double. Eu. —Grown in Calif. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.