Do hollyhock go bad after a couple of years?

Question

Sowed hollyhock seeds (old) but nothing came up.

Answer 1

Were they kept in a cool location or in the refrigerator? If not, they may not germinate after 2 years, but it never hurts to try.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/seeds/storing-seeds.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/seeds/does-freezing-kill-seeds.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/seeds/seed-organization-tips.htm