Botanical Interests Seed, Hollyhock, The Watchman

Alcea rosea var. nigra. Biennial. Full sun. Blooms summer. 5-6 feet tall. Heirloom. These towers of edible, nearly black satiny blossoms are a wicked addition to the back of the flower border, along a fence, or as an accent in a cottage garden. We are dedicated to inspiring & educating the gardener in you. That's why we've put even more helpful information inside. From a distance, the dark color of The Watchman is as black as the moonless night sky, but on closer inspection you can see its rich, purplish burgundy cast. Seductive towers of flowers for bees and butterflies make an excellent backdrop for pink, red, yellow or white flowers. See instructions inside for making old-fashioned hollyhock dolls. Edible flowers. We are dedicated to inspiring & educating the gardener in you. That's why we've put even more helpful information inside. More info inside. No GMOs. All our seeds are untreated. www.botanicalinterests.com.