Hollyhocks question

Dear PNW experts,

Can I plant hollyhocks now? Scatter seed? Or plant?

I love flowers, but only get afternoon sun, has cedar tree canopy on most of our planting area.

Thank you

Knowing your location & zone would be helpful regarding sowing time. However, you can always start them indoors IF you have growlights.
Hollyhocks prefer full sun - so you'll want to site the plants accordingly in order to produce maximum flowering.