Hollyhock (Alcea rosea)

Family: Malvaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Bloom Color: Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow. Main Bloom Time: Early summer, Early fall, Late summer, Late fall, Mid summer, Mid fall. Form: Upright or erect.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Shoots, Roots/Tubers, Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

mild flavour, but the texture leaves something to be desired. — Young leaves - raw or cooked.; A mild flavour, but the texture leaves something to be desired.; They have been used as a pot-herb, though they are not particularly palatable.; They can also be chopped up finely and added to salads.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known in a truly wild situation. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)