species 31,116 observations
Hollyhock
Alcea rosea
Field notes
Supports All
64
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Fall Webworm Moth, American Lady, West Coast Lady, Common Streaky-Skipper
25
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Aspidapion radiolus
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Anna's Hummingbird, Western Flower Thrips, Broad-headed Sharpshooter, Hooded Oriole
8
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Perplexing Bumble Bee, Brown-belted Bumble Bee, Hunt's Bumble Bee
30
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained Moist
- Resists
- Black walnut Rabbits
- Habit
- Erect
- Plant type
- Edible Herbaceous perennial
From NC State Extension.