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Alcea rosea
Tall, upright, drought-tolerant, Mediterranean perennial. Stunning dark crimson to black-purple edible flowers on 2-3m spires. Great insect and humming bird attractor. Blooms July to October.
Sowing depth: For tiny seed cover very lightly, otherwise sow no deeper than 204 times the seed diameter. Direct seed to garden, early spring. Cool start in flats, early spring.
Description
Alcea rosea
Tall, upright, drought-tolerant, Mediterranean perennial. Stunning dark crimson to black-purple edible flowers on 2-3m spires. Great insect and humming bird attractor. Blooms July to October.
Sowing depth: For tiny seed cover very lightly, otherwise sow no deeper than 204 times the seed diameter. Direct seed to garden, early spring. Cool start in flats, early spring.



















