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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Wright included Barnsdall’s favorite flower, hollyhocks, throughout the design, including roof finials, furniture, art glass windows, and ornamental friezes and accents. —

Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2024 One of these is pink hollyhock tree (Hibiscus splendens). —

Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 10 Aug. 2024 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, 11 July 2024 Go for black roses, pansies, tulips, calla lilies, bat flowers, black mondo grass, burgundy peonies, dark purple dahlias, black hollyhocks, and purple smoke bush. —

Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hollyhock