Examples of SOLEMN. 1  He spoke in a solemn and thoughtful manner. 2  He wore a very solemn expression on his face. 3  He recited the poem in a solemn voice. 4  A solemn crowd gathered around the grave.
Rust on hollyhocks is caused by the fungal pathogen Puccinia malvacearum and impacts hollyhock leaves and stems. This fungus first appears on leaves as yellow, circular spots about 1/8 inch wide. These yellow spots enlarge and swellings develop on leaf undersides.
Yellowing Leaves on Hollyhocks. The showy flowers of the hollyhock attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Hollyhocks (Alcea rosea) are technically biennials that grow throughout U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 2 through 10, although they self-seed so readily that they are generally treated as perennials.