Alcea Alcea Alcea is a genus of about 60 species of flowering plants in the mallow family Malvaceae, commonly known as the hollyhocks. They are native to Asia and Europe. The single species of hollyhock from the Western Hemisphere, the streambank wild hollyhock, belongs to a different genus. Hollyhocks are annual, biennial, or perennial plants usually taking an erect, unbranched form. The herbage usually has a coating of star-shaped hairs. The leaf blades are often lobed or toothed, and are borne on long petioles. The flowers may be solitary or arranged in fascicles or racemes. The notched petals are usually over
Flower Garden of Isfahan kinds of plants such as seasonal and permanent flowers and ornamental shrubs. In the center of the garden, a carpet-like design has been made by different flowers. The 5000 m² paths are covered by granite stones with different shapes. Rose garden for growing the various kinds of roses cultivated in Iran. The Greenhouse has been built over 700 m² on the northeastern side of the garden due to the shortage of flowers in winter. The Herb garden covers 1170 m² and has 132 species of herbs from different parts of Iran. Flower Garden of Isfahan The Flower garden of Isfahan