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hollyhock
noun
hol·ly·hock
ˈhä-lē-ˌhäk 
-ˌhȯk
: a tall widely cultivated biennial or perennial herb (Alcea rosea synonym Althaea rosea) of the mallow family that has large coarse rounded leaves and tall spikes of showy flowers and that is probably of Asian origin
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Collect seeds of hollyhocks, salvias and other flowers to sow at the best time.
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Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 May 2025
Heavily inspired by pre-Columbian Central American architecture, Hollyhock is considered to be one of Wright's most experimental works and is best known for the hollyhock motifs (Barnsdall's favorite flower) that visitors can spot around the property.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2025
Perennials to plant: allium, Asiatic lily, aster, astilbe, black-eyed susan, clematis, columbine, coneflower, chrysanthemum, daffodils, daisies, daylily, forget-me-not, geranium, goldenrod, Hellebore, hollyhock, hydrangea, lavender, peonies and roses.
—Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
Like foxglove, hollyhocks typically grow as biennials, growing a rosette of foliage in their first season and producing flowers in their second year.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
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Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 May 2025
Heavily inspired by pre-Columbian Central American architecture, Hollyhock is considered to be one of Wright's most experimental works and is best known for the hollyhock motifs (Barnsdall's favorite flower) that visitors can spot around the property.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2025
Perennials to plant: allium, Asiatic lily, aster, astilbe, black-eyed susan, clematis, columbine, coneflower, chrysanthemum, daffodils, daisies, daylily, forget-me-not, geranium, goldenrod, Hellebore, hollyhock, hydrangea, lavender, peonies and roses.
—Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
Like foxglove, hollyhocks typically grow as biennials, growing a rosette of foliage in their first season and producing flowers in their second year.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
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“Hollyhock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hollyhock. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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hollyhock
noun
hol·ly·hock
ˈhäl-ē-ˌhäk
-ˌhȯk
: a widely grown Asian herb related to the mallows and having large coarse rounded leaves and tall stalks bearing showy flowers
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