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.
Hollyhock plants are easy to grow, and will flower the first year, if started early indoors. More often though, they will bloom the second year.You will love the profusion of tall and showy double blooms in a wide range of colors Colors include white, yellow, crimson, pink, rose, and red. Hollyhocks are natives of Asia.