(Alcea rosea 'nigra')
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Black Hollyhock is an introduced biennial/short-lived perennial flower native to Turkey that grows throughout the United States. Once fully mature, this plant can grow up to 36-60 inches tall. It boasts hairy green stems, as well as compound green leaves that measure 3-6 inches. Additionally, it produces striking dark chocolate/black flowers that are around 3-6 inches in size. This plant can be grown in a container, attracts bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and songbirds, is resistant to rabbits, is both edible and medicinal, and is used as a cut flower!
- Non-GMO
- Garden Flower
- Open Pollinated
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General Information
Family: Malvaceae
Genus: Alcea
Species: rosea
Variety: Black Hollyhock
Native to: Turkey
Introduced into: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, India, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Grown as: Biennial/Short Lived Perennial
Maturity (Blooms): Jun-Aug
Hardiness: Very tender. Hollyhocks grow in a temperature range of 60-90º
Light: Full sun
Water: Medium to low.
Soil Moisture: Moist until your hollyhocks become mature. At maturity, hollyhocks are drought tolerant due to their deep taproot.
Suitability: Hollyhock does well in almost any soil but prefers well-drained soil with pH 6.0 - 8.0, from slightly acidic to alkaline.
Attracts Beneficial Insects?: Yes. Bees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Song Birds and is resistant to rabbits.
Containers?: No. Hollyhocks have long taproots as well as lateral roots that need space.
Maintenance: Low
Height: 36-60”
Spacing: 24”
Sow Depth: 1/8"
USDA Zone: 2-10
Produces: stout hairy green stems, 3-6” compound green leaves, and 3-6” dark chocolate/black showy 4-5 petal flowers.
Garden Uses: Butterfly Gardens, Edible Gardens, Pollinator Gardens, Borders.
Genus: Alcea
Species: rosea
Variety: Black Hollyhock
Native to: Turkey
Introduced into: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, India, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Grown as: Biennial/Short Lived Perennial
Maturity (Blooms): Jun-Aug
Hardiness: Very tender. Hollyhocks grow in a temperature range of 60-90º
Light: Full sun
Water: Medium to low.
Soil Moisture: Moist until your hollyhocks become mature. At maturity, hollyhocks are drought tolerant due to their deep taproot.
Suitability: Hollyhock does well in almost any soil but prefers well-drained soil with pH 6.0 - 8.0, from slightly acidic to alkaline.
Attracts Beneficial Insects?: Yes. Bees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Song Birds and is resistant to rabbits.
Containers?: No. Hollyhocks have long taproots as well as lateral roots that need space.
Maintenance: Low
Height: 36-60”
Spacing: 24”
Sow Depth: 1/8"
USDA Zone: 2-10
Produces: stout hairy green stems, 3-6” compound green leaves, and 3-6” dark chocolate/black showy 4-5 petal flowers.
Garden Uses: Butterfly Gardens, Edible Gardens, Pollinator Gardens, Borders.