hollyhock - jet black

A heirloom variety that dates back to 1629.  Jet black hollyhock grows to 4-6 ft tall.
Very decorative flower, produces 3" deep purple & black blooms.  Flowers in its second year and then tends to naturalize.  Technically a biennial, hollyhock plantings last for decades as a result of division and self seeding. Packet contains 20 seeds.

Jet Black Hollyhock
Alcea rosea nigra

Growing Requirements
Sun
• Full sun

Height
• 4-6' | 120-180 cm

Spread
• 2' | 60 cm

Life Cycle
• Perennial

Sowing Method
• Indoor or outdoor

Difficulty
• Easy

Uses
• Wildflower, cottage garden, cutflower, pollinator garden

Growing Zones
• 3-8