Hi Sally, Yes, if they grow in Wilkes-Barre, the will grow here, and I'll hang onto some seeds at the end of the season, JUST IN CASE they don't come back, like some others didn't over the years. :o) Lynn PS "Hang onto your Hollyhocks!" I've heard that saying before, too. Sally wrote: HI Lynn: My grandfather loved his holllyhock! He always told me to "Hang on to your Hollyhocks!" He had beautiful ones that grew very tall. He lived just outside of Wilkes Barre, Pa in a town called Trucksville. I think your area would be wonderful. I think I want to get some. Ah Memories!!!!