I planted and grew this plant this past Spring/Summer and it was astonishingly beautiful and striking. I was able to harvest many seeds and share with family and friends. Also, as an herbalist, I learned that the flowers and young leaves are edible in a salad.
'Blacknight' Hollyhock Alcea rosea
Exposure
- Sun
Flower Season
- Summer
Mature Size
Height: 5' - 6'
Spread: 2'
Height: 1.5m - 1.8m
Spread: 61cm
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Details
60 - 72 Inches24 - 24 Inches24 - 24 Inches1.5m - 1.8m61cm61cmFeatures
Deep black-purple, single flowers are produced on tall, sturdy stalks in midsummer.
Attracts:ButterfliesHummingbirdsCharacteristics
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:TallGarden Height:60 - 72 Inches 1.5m - 1.8mSpacing:24 Inches 61cmSpread:24 Inches 61cmFlower Colors:PurpleFlower Shade:Purple shades to near-black shadesFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:Green shadesHabit:UprightContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Mid SummerHardiness Zones:3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9bWater Category:AverageUses:Border PlantUses:Cut FlowerUses:Dried FlowerUses:Mass PlantingUses:Specimen or Focal PointMaintenance Notes:Hollyhocks provide excellent architectural height in the garden and make good backdrops for lower growing perennials. Try growing them in the cottage garden style by planting them up against a wall or picket fence. Though their stalks are very strong, they may need to be staked if they are planted in a windy site.
Hollyhocks prefer rich, moist, well-drained soil but can tolerate short periods of drought. They need full sun to really perform in the landscape. Watch for Japanese Beetles; this plant is one of their favorites!
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