Alcea, Common Hollyhock, Garden Hollyhock 'Nigra' (Alcea rosea)

Hollyhock Alcea rosea var. nigra

by Aphthona Mar 5, 2009 3:24 PM

close-up

by saya Mar 6, 2005 9:23 AM

by Mike_Hieber Aug 5, 2004 7:57 AM

Needs full sun, other than that, no care.

by Leehallfae Mar 19, 2011 6:54 PM

closer

by saya Jul 8, 2004 9:03 AM

Hollyhock Alcea rosea var. nigra

by Aphthona Mar 5, 2009 3:24 PM

by Baa Jan 15, 2003 12:07 PM

Close-up of alcea 'nigra' flower

by asturnut Feb 1, 2003 11:42 PM

Blooms from bottom to top. Also gets top heavy like Pammy Anderson, so stake it!

by Vivify Aug 26, 2003 12:13 AM

by handhelpers Nov 10, 2003 9:01 PM

wow..it's close to black..what a surprise !

by saya Jul 8, 2004 9:03 AM

by Mike_Hieber Aug 4, 2004 8:57 AM

A bumblebee working overtime gathering goodies from the Hollyhocks.

by WUVIE Mar 4, 2006 10:29 PM

'Nigra' seedlings grow quickly once placed in the garden.

by gregr18 May 23, 2006 10:52 PM

by Thom228 Jun 6, 2006 10:10 PM

by rh3708 Jun 12, 2006 10:13 PM

Alcea rosea 'Nigra', summer 2007.

by solfrid Jul 16, 2007 3:08 AM

Hollyhock Sidewalk

by Jan 17, 2008 6:25 AM

Backyard Hollyhock

by Jan 17, 2008 6:26 AM

Closeup

by Jan 17, 2008 6:27 AM

New bloom above older bloom

by WayOutMan Jun 21, 2009 4:59 AM

Taken 05-21-10. Zone 5a, Rockford, IL

by CouchHogs Jul 25, 2010 12:51 PM

Needs full sun, and well tilled soil is also a plus.

by Leehallfae Mar 19, 2011 6:54 PM