Photo courtesy Walters Gardens

Alcea rosea 'Blacknight'

Hollyhock

  • Stunning deep black-purple color, mid-summer bloom
  • True perennial (not a biennial like many hollyhocks)
  • Hummingbird magnet, lovely old-fashioned look

Height:

5-6 ft

Spread:

1-2 ft

Hardiness Zone:

3-9

 

Characteristics & Attributes for Alcea rosea 'Blacknight'

Attributes
• Naturalizing
• Focal Point
• Border or Bed
Foliage Color
• Green
Soil Moisture
• Average Water
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Summer
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Hummingbirds
• Attracts Butterflies
Exposure
• Full Sun
Habit
• Upright