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.
Plant Hollyhock Seed Spring or Fall As Follows: 1  Prepare the bed for planting, by working it up thoroughly. 2  Add a healthy amount of compost, because Hollyhocks love their soil rich. 3  Spread the seeds over the surface of the planting bed.  Cover lightly with soil, no more than 1/4 of an 1  inch. Water thoroughly.