Hollyhock, Black
Alcea rosea
Family: Malvacea
Herbaceous perennial. Native to China. This is the easiest
way to add color and large, blowsy blossoms to your garden: plant
Hollyhock! “Outhouse” is an extremely rapid and healthy germinator
which produces massive multi-colored blossoms, from deep purple to white.
Comes from Iowa, (as do I). Cultivation: Direct seed in spring,
or start indoors in pots and transplant out after frost. They usually
do not flower until the second year. Plant 1 foot apart. Flowers
from 5 to 7 feet tall.
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