Nigra hollyhock
Alcea rosea 'Nigra'
USDA zones2 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size5 to 8 feet tall18 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Dark maroon, almost black
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Nigra' hollyhock (Alcea rosea 'Nigra') is a perennial for borders, low maintenance gardens, and naturalized areas. It is hardy to USDA zone 2, or down to -50°F (-46°C). This plant likes full sun, average moisture, and sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. Rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal. Tall spikes reach 60 to 96 inches and carry dark maroon, almost black blooms from early to late summer. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit the flowers.
Pairs well with Radiance cosmos, Profusion zinnia, and Red fescue.