Hollyhock, Sophisticated Lady aka Outhouse Alcea rosea   This old time variety of hollyhock produces single pink, burgundy, red and white flowers, some with contrasting centers.  Grows up to 7’ tall and as a biennial, blooms in the second year, makes seed, and then senesces.  Hollyhocks were at one point referred to as outhouse flowers because they were often planted around outhouses, such that sophisticated ladies simply had to look for where the hollyhocks were growing to determine where the outhouse was, rather than risk the embarrassment of asking where the outhouse was!  HOO.  Packet: (0.5g~55 seeds)...

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Hollyhock, Jet Black Alcea rosea   An heirloom whom dates back to at least 1629 and was planted in the gardens of Monticello by Thomas Jefferson.  Grows to 4-6 feet tall with striking 3” black / purple flowers borne on tall spikes.  As a biennial it flowers in its second year and then tends to naturalize.  A real standout in any garden!  Can also be used as a natural dye.  HOO Packet: (1/2 g~55 seeds)...

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