Hollyhock
It is a temperate plant. Plants are frost hardy. Plants can tolerate temperatures down to about -15°C. It grows best in a sheltered sunny position and in a heavy rich soil. It will grow in most soils. It is resistant to frost but sensitive to drought. The soil should be well drained. It suits hardiness zones 3-10. In Yunnan.
Also known as:
Dulhatma, Malva real, Malvavisco, Mandinhhong, Rožlin, Rubeerwa, Shu kui, Sichuan Kui, Thucquy
Synonyms
- Alcea biennis Winteri
- Alcea ficifolia Nyman
- Althaea caribea Sims
- Althaea chinensis Wall.
- Althaea rosea (L.) Cav.
- and others
Edible Portion
- Flowers, Leaves, Roots, Stem
Where does Hollyhock grow?
Found in: Africa, Argentina, Asia, Australia, Bosnia, Britain, Bulgaria, Chile, China, Cuba, Dominican Republic, East Africa, Egypt, Europe, Haiti, India, Indochina, Iraq, Japan, Korea, Kurdistan, Mozambique, New Zealand, North Africa, North America, Pakistan, Puerto Rico, SE Asia, Serbia, Slovenia, Southern Africa, South America, Spain, Tasmania, Thailand, Turkey, United States, Vietnam, West Indies, Zimbabwe
Notes: There are about 60 Alcea species. This one is used in medicine.
Growing Hollyhock
Cultivation: Plants can be grown from seed, division of the clump or by cuttings. Seeds germinate in 2-3 weeks at 20°C. To avoid frosts seeds are sown indoors 8 weeks before the last frost. The seed are sown 6 mm deep. It should be pruned back after flowering.
Edible Uses: The young leaves are eaten raw or cooked. The leaves are used for sarma in Turkey. They are rolled around a filling of rice or minced meat. The inner portion of the young stems is eaten raw. The flowers buds and petals are added raw to salads. An edible starch can be made from the root. The flower petals can be used for tea.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaves | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Stems | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Flowers | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Root - starch | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Hollyhock Photos
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