Plants / Hollyhock

Hollyhock

One plant, one grade per pet — the verdicts below are transcribed from primary sources and human-reviewed.

Care at a glance

Lightdirect
Waterevery 7–14 days
Humiditymedium
Difficulty●●●

When to call the vet

FOR CATS

See a vet if unusual or persistent symptoms follow ingestion.

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FOR DOGS

See a vet if unusual or persistent symptoms follow ingestion.

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FAQ

Which plant does this Hollyhock verdict cover?

Alcea rosea. The ASPCA's Hollyhock entry gives that scientific name. This verdict follows that species. Plants with other scientific names are not covered or graded here. Check the scientific name on the tag.

Does the Hollyhock entry name a toxic principle?

It lists Toxic Principles "Non-toxic" and reads "Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats, Non-Toxic to Horses". The scientific name is "Alcea rosea".

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Verdapaw Plant × Pet Safety Index, verdapaw.com/plants/hollyhock, reviewed 2026-11-02