Hollyhock (Noun)
Meaning 1
Any of various plants of the genus Althaea; similar to but having smaller flowers than genus Alcea.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
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Meaning 2
Any of various tall plants of the genus Alcea; native to the Middle East but widely naturalized and cultivated for its very large variously colored flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- In late summer, the tall stalks of the hollyhock plant are a striking sight in the garden, covered in beautiful flowers of pink, red, and white.
- After a long winter, the gardener carefully pruned back the dead stems of the hollyhock, preparing it for a new season of growth.
- Hollyhock seeds are relatively easy to grow, and the resulting plants can reach heights of over 8 feet tall, with stately spikes of flowers.
- To attract butterflies and hummingbirds to her garden, she planted a variety of flowers, including zinnias, sunflowers, and hollyhock.
- The old-fashioned hollyhock, with its showy and fragrant blooms, has been a favorite among gardeners for centuries, and remains a classic choice for cottage gardens.