Hollyhock

Alcea rosea 'Nigra' Malvaceae

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Biennial

Biocultural value

Silky black-purple flowers add a deep rose-purple color and soothing quality to herbal teas.

Location

Robison Herb Garden

Source of plant

Pinetree Garden Seeds, Richters

Description

Flowers dark red.

USDA Hardiness Zone

3

Special characteristics

other ethnobotanical uses