: 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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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 It is most often seen in shades of pink, red, and burgundy, but white and yellow hollyhocks are also available.—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 15 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hollyhock
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Middle English holihoc marshmallow, from holi holy + hoc mallow, from Old English
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