Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Malvaceae

Genus:

Alcea

Species:

Alcea rufescens

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

pink, rose, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seed coat scarification improves germination rates. Seeds germinate best at warm temperatures (18-24°C).

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI