Malva alcea (Hollyhock Mallow)

Malva alcea, commonly known as Hollyhock Mallow, is a flowering plant that belongs to the family Malvaceae. It is a biennial or short-lived perennial that typically grows 2-3 feet tall and spreads about 18 inches wide. The flowers of Malva alcea are a beautiful combination of rose and white colors, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies. This plant thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4 to 7.