Nigra Hollyhock Seeds - Dark Red-Black Blooms, Non-GMO, Tall Perennial
Nigra Hollyhock Seeds - Dark Red-Black Blooms, Non-GMO, Tall Perennial
About This Plant
Nigra Hollyhock (Alcea rosea) is a tall, flowering perennial known for dramatic, near-black blooms with deep red undertones. This heirloom variety is historically associated with Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello gardens and attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Plants reach 4-6 feet in height and bloom in summer to early fall in full sun with well-drained, fertile soil.
What You Will Receive
Non-GMO Nigra Hollyhock seeds for direct sow. Includes seeds for growing tall hollyhocks that produce dark blooms suitable for back-of-border plantings, garden walls, or fence rows. Sowing method: direct sow. Planting depth: 1/4 inch. Plant spacing: 18-36 inches. Days to maturity: 115 days. USDA zones 3-8. Watering: moderate; keep soil evenly moist.
- Common Name: Nigra Hollyhock
- Scientific Name: Alcea rosea
- USDA Zones: 3-8
- Color: Deep red, nearly black
- Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Watering: Moderate, evenly moist
- Plant Type: Seed
- Blooming Season: Summer to early fall
- Days to Maturity: 115 days
- Plant Height: 4-6 feet
- Plant Spacing: 18-36 inches
- Planting Depth: 1/4 inch
- Sowing Method: Direct sow
- Cold Stratification: No