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When to Plant Hollyhock in Buckeye, West Virginia (24924)

Location

Buckeye, West Virginia

ZIP Code

24924

USDA Zone

6b

Last Frost

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

๐Ÿ“… Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Pro Tip: Start Hollyhock seeds indoors 6 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

๐ŸŒฟ Plant Details

Scientific Name Alcea rosea
Days to Maturity 365 days
Mature Height 48-96"
Spread 24"

โ˜€๏ธ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (6-8 hours)

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Water

Moderate (1 inch/week)

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Spacing

18" apart

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Planting Depth

0.25" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 10-14 days

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Growing Hollyhock in Zone 6b

Hollyhock (Alcea rosea) is a popular garden vegetable. In Buckeye, West Virginia, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6b, you should start seeds indoors around Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Plan to transplant your Hollyhock seedlings outdoors around Wednesday, April 29, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.