(Alcea rosea 'nigra')
Black Hollyhock is an introduced biennial/short lived perennial flower that is native to Turkey, but can be commonly found growing throughout the United States. At maturity, this plant reaches the height of 36-60” and features stout hairy green stems, 3-6” compound green leaves, and 3-6” dark chocolate/black showy 4-5 petal flowers. This plant can be grown in a container, attracts bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, song birds, and is resistant to rabbits, is both edible and medicinal, and is great as a cut flower!