Althaea cannabina
Althaea cannabina
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Palm-leaf marshmallow or hemp-leaved hollyhock is a tough, tall, yet airy beauty. Small rosy pink flowers hover above stiff stems all summer long. Though tall, this plant rarely needs staking.
Easy to grow in moist soil conditions in full sun.
Fun Fact: The sturdy stems produce a long, strong fiber that is used to make paper and textiles.
Zones: 3 to 10
Family: Malvaceae
Type: Perennial
Height: 48 to 72 in.
Spread: 18 to 24 in.
Exposure: Full sun
Soil Conditions: Average
Bloom Time: July to September
Bloom Color: Lavender-rose With A Darker Eye
Image Credits:
Image 1 (bloom) Hectonichus, CC BY-SA 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
Image 2 (form) peganum from Small Dole, England, CC BY-SA 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
Image 3 (foliage) Hardyplants, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
