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Nigra Hollyhock Seeds
"Dramatic black blooms"Sun: Full Sun
Life Cycle: Perennial
Plant Height: 4 ft. - 6 ft.
Summary
Nigra hollyhock is a uniquely colored variety that has been around for nearly four hundred years. 4 to 6 feet tall stems bear chocolate-red, nearly black flowers. Large, single flowers attract butterflies and bees. Flowers are almost black on overcast days but will have a hint of red in the bright sun. Plant Nigra hollyhock in front of light-colored walls and fences.
Quick Facts
- Botanical Name: Alcea rosea
- Life Cycle: Perennial
- Light Requirement: Full Sun
- Planting Season: Spring, Fall
- Plant Type: Tall Green Stems with Deep Red, Nearly Black Blossoms.
- Features: Open Pollinated, Attracts Pollinators, Easy to Grow & Maintain
- Color: Deep Red, Black
- Blooms: Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
- Plant Height: 4-6 feet
- Plant Spacing: 18-36 inches
- Planting Depth: 1/4 inch
- Sowing Method: Direct Sow
- Cold Stratification: No
- Hardiness Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
- Days to Maturity: 115