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

Examples of hollyhock in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Zinnias, hollyhock, cone flower, and cosmos are all perfect late-season choices that can be used for both bundle- and dip-dyeing fabrics. —

Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 18 Sep. 2023 This one is more true to life, and it’s loosely based on the hollyhocks in Fragonard’s Progress of Love series. —

Dodie Kazanjian, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2023 Others, like tomatoes and hollyhocks, can get laden down with fruits and flowers. —

Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 16 June 2023 Also, seeds from several plants might produce hollyhocks of different colors. —

Orlando Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2023 Biennials include foxgloves, hollyhocks, pansies, sweet William Dianthus, and forget-me-not. —

Lynn Coulter, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2023 Dry spring weather is an excellent time to remove seed pods from hollyhock plants. —

Orlando Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2023 Flowers to start from seed now: Fibrous begonias, rhodochitins, hollyhock and lupine. —

Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 11 Mar. 2021 Flowers to start from seed: Sweet peas, hollyhock, digitalis Flowers to start from corms: Gladiolas can be started now through April 1 for a succession of blooms at the end of August. —

Jeff Lowenfels | Alaska Gardening and Growing, Anchorage Daily News, 2 Mar. 2023 See More

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