Alcea rosea 'Nigra'
Hollyhock
USDA Hardiness Zone 3-7
Dark chocolate-red (nearly black) blooms on plants that reach heights of 72".
Height
48-72 Inches
Spread
18 Inches
Color
Pink/Red
Interesting Notes
This is an heirloom variety which Thomas Jefferson grew.
Bloom Time
June-July
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Biennial, but will reseed
Good Companions
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium), Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum superbum), Balloon Flower (Platycodon grandiflorus), Tickseed (Coreopsis grandiflora)Characteristics & Attributes
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Butterflies |
| • | Hummingbirds |
Attributes & Uses
| • | Cut Flowers |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Moist but well-drained |
| • | Very Adaptable |
