Hollyhock is an annual summer flower which is very common in Kerala’s high range gardens. Proud and upright, the impressive flower stands out from the rough, generally heart-shaped leaves.
Numerous single or double blooms emerge from the axils where the leaf joins stem. The magnificent bowl-shaped flowers, especially the single ones, are popular stopping places for bees and butterflies.


Hollyhock is a popular garden plant here in Britain.
Yes, they’re quite popular in the U.S. as well. In fact, I think they’re popular wherever they are able to grow!
But not invasive anywhere, so far as I know. What’s not to like?