1. Common Hollyhock (Alcae rosea) Hollyhock grows best in zones 2-10

2. Its nickname "HollyHock" derives from the family crest of the Tokugawa clan who governed from Mito in the Edo period.

3. Hollyhock, especially in the form of a tea or affusion, aids in treatment of respiratory ailments and is especially beneficial in soothing chesty coughs.

4. Daffodil Bulbs Daisies Daylilies Deer-Resistant Perennials Delosperma Delphinium Dianthus Drought Resistant Perennials Echinacea Fall Perennials Ferns Flower Bulbs Foliage Foxgloves Full Sun Perennials Gaillardias Galanthus Gardenias Geraniums Gloriosa Daisies Ground Covers Hedges Helenium Hellebores Heuchera Hibiscus Hollyhock Hostas Hyacinth

5. A handful of Biennials are common in the flower garden.They include Canterbury bells (Campanula medium), forget-me-not (Myosotis), hollyhock (Alcea rosea), foxglove (Digitalis), and sweet William (Dianthus barbatus).At your local garden center, you might find them tucked away with the other perennials rather than separated out in their own biennial section.