Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Malvaceae

Genus:

Alcea

Species:

Alcea sophiae

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

pink, purple, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

10–21 days

Notes:

Scarification or soaking in warm water for 12-24 hours improves germination rates. Seeds germinate best at 18-22°C.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI