Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Malvaceae

Genus:

Alcea

Species:

Alcea popovii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

180 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

pink, purple, red

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

10–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily with light exposure. Cool temperatures (15-18°C) optimize germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI