Words and pictures from the author of And the Crows Took Their Eyes as well as the Elizabeth Goodweather Appalachian Mysteries . . .
I don't know the moth but I think I recognise a hollyhock? I just read that in the old days, growing tall, they were often planted around outside privies, to hide the structure. I'm sure yours are somewhere nicer!
Yes, that's what it is. There are several different members of the sphinx moth family, varying only slightly in appearance.
I'm not a moth identifier, but I know a hollyhock when I see one...a very beautiful red there!
Do you have trouble with mildew on your holly hocks? I've only tired to grow them once in MD but didn't like the mildew.
These are in a very sunny, protected spot. I can't remember a problem with mildew--maybe late in the season..
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I don't know the moth but I think I recognise a hollyhock? I just read that in the old days, growing tall, they were often planted around outside privies, to hide the structure. I'm sure yours are somewhere nicer!
Yes, that's what it is. There are several different members of the sphinx moth family, varying only slightly in appearance.
I'm not a moth identifier, but I know a hollyhock when I see one...a very beautiful red there!
Do you have trouble with mildew on your holly hocks? I've only tired to grow them once in MD but didn't like the mildew.
These are in a very sunny, protected spot. I can't remember a problem with mildew--maybe late in the season..
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