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), Butterfly Bush (Buddleia ), Daylily (Hemerocallis )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 |
