Difference Between Hollyhock and Mallow

1. Differences in plant types

Hollyhock can grow up to 2m tall and has prickly hairs on its stems and branches. The height of the mallow plant is generally only 50-90cm, with many branches and some sparse coarse hairs on them.

2. Difference of blades

The leaves of hollyhock are nearly circular, with a diameter ranging from 6 to 16 cm. The leaves are divided, and the lobes are triangular or rounded. The petiole is 5-15 cm long and has long, hard hairs. The leaves of mallow are round or kidney-shaped, with a diameter of 5-12cm and serrated edges. It also has a petiole, 4-8 cm long, which is almost hairless, but has long, stiff hairs in its grooves.

3. The difference between flowers

Hollyhock flowers grow singly or nearly in clusters, with a diameter of 6-10 cm. The flowers of mallow grow in clusters of 3-11, with a diameter of 3.5-4cm.