Alcea rosea 'Black Beauty'

hollyhock

Family	Malvaceae
Plant Type
Zone	USDA: 2a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	1.5 - 1.8 m (5 - 6 ft)
Spread	30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Light	full sun
Soil Moisture	average, well-drained
Soil Type	clay to sandy
Soil pH	acidic to alkaline

Description	Alcea rosea 'Black Beauty' (hollyhock) bears greyish purple flowers during mid-summer to late summer. This plant has faded green foliage. Find a prominent place in your garden for the stunning Alcea rosea 'Black Beauty' (hollyhock) which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses	Accent, border, cut flowers, mass planting and specimen.
Special Characteristics	Alcea rosea 'Black Beauty' attracts hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden. Alcea rosea 'Black Beauty' is noted for being naturally resistant to rabbits.