1 More than 3 million people died of COPD in 2012, which is equal to 6% of all deaths globally that year. 2  More than 90% of COPD deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries.  The primary cause of COPD is tobacco smoke (through tobacco use or second-hand smoke).
Hollyhock, Alcea rosea, is a summer blooming biennial that has an upright habit with thick sturdy stems. They are winter hardy to zone 3. Zones 3 to 8 begin blooming mid to late summer. In zones 9 to 10, young plants are set out in fall and bloom early spring through summer. Hollyhocks are drought-resistant.
How to Plant a Limelight Hydrangea. The greenish-white flowers of the limelight hydrangea cover the plant in 10-to 15-inch clusters. Limelight hydrangeas (Hydrangea paniculata Limelight) are a cultivar with lime green blooms that turn pink at the end of the bloom period. The color of the flowers is not affected by soil pH levels. The large, showy flowers are long-lasting, blooming from July to September.