A single hollyhock plant has taken residence among the tangle of squash and pumpkin plants in my garden. Since I never once planted one, I assume it must be a gift from a passing bird, deposited from a dropping. Today’s Growing on the High Plains will unfurl a little history about the hollyhock, including its prevalence among English cottage landscapes and ancient applications as holistic medicine. Though enchanting to gaze upon, these plants can become invasive—so be sure to trim yours back. If you’d like to try your hand at growing these flowers, email me at skip@pld.com and I’ll send you some seeds.
Growing on the High Plains: Hollyhock
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