Nigra Alcea Plant
Nigra Alcea Plant

Nigra Alcea Plant

Price: 18.95
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- Hollyhock

- Height: 5-10 feet

- Hardiness Zone: 3-9

- Exposure: Full Sun

- Bloom Time: July-September

- Each Quart contains 1 Nigra Alcea Plant

Plant Features

Nigra Alcea Plant, sometimes known as The Watchman, produces tall spires of darkly colored blossoms, often described as chocolate-maroon or deep purplish black. Known to attract butterflies and hummingbirds, the yellow eye of this attention-grabbing Hollyhock blossom gives way to the deepest, darkest, maroon color, lightening slightly towards the gently frilled edges.


Common Names: Hollyhock


Companion Planting: Delphinium, Grasses

Plant Characteristics
Mature Spread: 20-24 inches
Habit: Upright
Flower Color: Purple
Foliage Color: Green
Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Features: Cut Flower
Garden Styles: Butterfly Garden, Cottage Garden, English Garden
Plant Used for: Aesthetic Appeal, Borders and Edging, Focal Point, Texture, Water Conservation
Critter Resistance: Deer
Pet Friendly: Yes
Plant Type: Hybrid
Plant Needs
Sunlight: 6+ hours
Soil Moisture: Moist to Dry
Soil Properties: Well-drained
Tolerates: Sandy soil
Fertilizer: When transplanted and then once every Spring
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"Great big healthy plants"

on 6/8/2013 7:56:33 AM

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Comment: This was the first time I ordered from here, the plants were fantastic, nice big healthy plants. Good job GrowJoy, I give you an A+++

"Nigra Alcea Plant"

on 8/9/2012 9:10:37 AM

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Comment: nice sized alcea plants, can't wait to see it in bloom

"Most beautiful color!"

on 5/27/2012 10:53:23 AM

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Comment: Absolutely stunning! Bought the Nigra Alcea here a small plant and it grew in a 4" stalk now-filled with burgundy flowers. Very healthy.