Hollyhock: The Herald of Summer
- The Hollyhock Story
As you color in this page, imagine a sun-dappled cottage garden with the tall, stately Hollyhocks standing guard like colorful sentinels.
- Origins of Hollyhock
Hollyhocks, or Alcea rosea, originated in Southwest and Central Asia. They are part of the Malvaceae family. With their height and striking colors, they soon found their way into gardens around the world.
- Symbolism of Hollyhock
Hollyhocks symbolize ambition and fecundity due to their abundant blossoms and tall growth. They also represent the cycle of life, death, and rebirth.
- The Legend of Hollyhock
In Japanese folklore, Hollyhocks are associated with the Aoi Matsuri (Hollyhock Festival) in Kyoto. They believed that Hollyhock leaves could protect against natural disasters, which is why you'll find the Hollyhock crest in many places in Japan, including the Tokugawa shogunate.
- Coloring the Hollyhock: A Canvas of Fertility and Ambition
As you color your Hollyhock, let the meanings of ambition and fecundity inspire your color choices.
- Fun Facts about Hollyhock
Hollyhocks are not only beautiful; their flowers are edible and can be used in salads!
They're often grown near the fences and gates as they can grow up to 8 feet tall.
Many parts of the plant have medicinal properties and were used by Native Americans for various treatments.
