Black Hollyhock Seeds

100 Days. Heirloom. Victorian era, single petaled, nearly black, mahogany blooms on 6' tall flower spikes. Blooms in early Summer and again in Fall if spent flower stalks are cut. Attracts humming birds, bees, and butterflies. Sow as soon as soil can be worked in Spring or can start indoors 4-6 weeks before transplanting out. Can also be sown in Fall. Prefers full to part sun, average moisture, and average to fertile soil. Deer and rabbit resistant. Zones 1-12 alcea rosa

• Biennial
• Stunning, bold color
• Excellent cut flowers
• Easy to grow
• Surface sow 1/4" deep-needs light to germinate
• Space 18-36"
• Germinates in 10-14 days