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Double Black Hollyhock Flower

A showy, black flowered Hollyhock (Alcea rosea) with double blooms. Plants typically grow 4-6 feet tall, depending on soil and light conditions. The blossoms can be used as a dye plant for both clothing and natural ink.

Plants will perennialize in climates with mild winters.

Seeds are certified organic.

Photo credits: Ride or Dye; Laura's bundle wrapped clothing modeled by Sierra DiMartino; our illustrator Goda Trakumaite's ink reference sheet.

Size: Packet: 30 seeds (0.25 gram), OG

A showy, black flowered Hollyhock (Alcea rosea) with double blooms. Plants typically grow 4-6 feet tall, depending on soil and light conditions. The blossoms can be used as a dye plant for both clothing and natural ink.

Plants will perennialize in climates with mild winters.

Seeds are certified organic.

Photo credits: Ride or Dye; Laura's bundle wrapped clothing modeled by Sierra DiMartino; our illustrator Goda Trakumaite's ink reference sheet.

Common Name:
Double Black Hollyhock
Scientific Name:
Alcea rosea
Description:
Double mahogany-black blossoms on 4-5 foot stalks. Great for creating plant dyes.
Plant Lifespan:
Annual
Cold Hardiness (F):
Zone 7a (0 to 5)
Light Requirements:
Full Sun (min. 6 hours a day)
Seed In:
Early Winter (Dec 21 - Jan 20), Mid Winter (Jan 21 - Feb 20), Late Winter (Feb 21 - Mar 20), Early Spring (Mar 21 - Apr 20), Mid Fall (Oct 22 - Nov 21), and Late Fall (Nov 22 - Dec 20)
Seeding Depth:
1/8 in.
Days to Sprout:
5-10
Optimal Soil Temperature (F):
60-70
Plant Spacing:
18-24 in.
Plant Height:
4 ft.
Average Days from Seed to Harvest:
90

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