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
Source of plant
Pinetree Garden Seeds, Richters
Description
Flowers dark red.
USDA Hardiness Zone
3
Special characteristics
other ethnobotanical uses