Hollyhocks

One of the more intriguing "volunteer" plants in our yard is the Hollyhock, which pops up whimsically here and there. This year, the pale yellow variety that used to grow against the garage wall showed up front and center in a patch behind the building.

We don't know where this white one came from, but it is a very pretty addition to a mixed bag of plants in a plot alongside the parking lot. Just look at those ruffles!

This rose-pink variety relocated itself about 100 feet away from the last place we saw it. Missing this year is the one with dark maroon flowers.

The seed cases of Hollyhocks contain neat rolls that I have scattered along a fence at the side of the property, but these plants do not seem to take my suggestions on where to grow. Still, it is a pleasure to see them wherever they choose to emerge.

--Bernice