Species Turkish Hollyhock

Turkish Hollyhock

Alcea pallida (Waldstein & Kitaibel ex Willdenow) Waldstein & Kitaibel

Turkish Hollyhock (Alcea pallida) is a remarkably attractive plant species that grows in partial shade to full sun environments. It has large, velvety-textured, dark green leaves and makes a dramatic statement when in bloom. The flower’s petals form a cup-shaped bloom with intense magenta coloring that bloom in tall spikes from late summer to early autumn. As a biennial, Turkish Hollyhock can survive outdoor winters in USDA hardiness zones 4-9 and requires little maintenance. This plant is an excellent addition to sunny gardens and can be easily propagated by seed or division.

Watering:

Frequent

Hardiness Zone:

Sun:

full sun

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Invasive:

Yes

Care Level:

High

watering

Brown Bentgrass (Agrostis vinealis) can be kept healthy, vigorous, and attractive with proper watering. This species should be watered regularly, but it does not require frequent heavy watering. In general, Brown Bentgrass should be watered every 2 to 3 days to keep the soil moist. In hot weather, water more often, if needed. In cooler weather, it may need to be watered less frequently. When watering, use enough water to moisten the soil 6 to 8 inches deep and allow the soil to drain thoroughly. Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to damage.

sunlight

Brown Bentgrass (Agrostis vinealis) requires a significant amount of sunlight each day to live and thrive. It should receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day from the early morning to early evening. It does best in sunny locations that receive plenty of full sun exposure throughout the day.

pruning

Brown Bentgrass (Agrostis vinealis) should be pruned in the spring when the grass is actively growing. To keep the grass looking neat and healthy, it needs to be cut at least twice a year. It should be cut to a height of 2-4 inches, and any dead or damaged grass should be removed. Pruning should be done with a sharp pair of scissors or shears to make sure the cut is clean and does not damage the grass. In the summer, some pruning might be necessary to keep the grass looking healthy.

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