Wild Hollyhock Plant Care
Iliamna rivularis (Douglas) Greene
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Iliamna rivularis, known by the common name streambank wild hollyhock, is a perennial plant species in the family Malvaceae.
Every 5–7 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–80°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Wild Hollyhock?
Water Wild Hollyhock every 5–7 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 60–80°F (16–27°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
What Is the Wild Hollyhock?
Wild Hollyhock (Iliamna rivularis) belongs to the Malvaceae family within the Iliamna genus. Wild Hollyhock is also known as Streambank Wild Hollyhock, Desert Hollyhock.
Wild Hollyhock displays a tall, upright perennial growth habit, reaching up to 5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 3 ft. Wild Hollyhock produces showy pink or white hibiscus-like flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Wild Hollyhock?
Iliamna rivularis requires watering every 5–7 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 5–7 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Wild Hollyhock Need?
Wild Hollyhock thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Wild Hollyhock Prefer?
Iliamna rivularis grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Wild Hollyhock prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Wild Hollyhock?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Wild Hollyhock to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Wild Hollyhock?
Feed Wild Hollyhock every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Wild Hollyhock?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Wild Hollyhock?
Wild Hollyhock can be propagated through seeds, division of root ball. Similar propagation techniques also apply to baker's globemallow plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Wild Hollyhock Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Wild Hollyhock, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Wild Hollyhock?
Wild Hollyhock is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Wild Hollyhock Need?
Wild Hollyhock grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. In cooler regions, grow Wild Hollyhock as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Wild Hollyhock is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Iliamna genus — compare its care with other Iliamna species on PlantoScan.
Iliamna is part of the Malvaceae plant family — browse all Malvaceae genera and species.
Wild Hollyhock thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Iliamna rivularis (Douglas) Greene, family Malvaceae (first published in Leafl. Bot. Observ. Crit. 1: 206 (1906)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Wild Hollyhock, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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