Black mallow (otherwise known as marshmallow) is a biennial ornamental plant consisting of magnificent black flowers forming spike inflorescences. It can reach a height of up to approx. 200 - 250 cm. It looks attractive when grown in a larger group. Mallow is especially recommended for country-style gardens & cut flower cultivation. The plant has medicinal properties that were known in antiquity, it is used, among others, as an antitussive medicine. It blooms in late July & early August. For proper development, it needs a warm & sunny position with fertile, well-drained soil. Black mallow’s frost resistance can be called relatively high. It is a decorative species, & due to its strong & abundant growth, it is used, for example, to cover walls, decorate fences, decorate flowerbeds or frame entrances. Mallows will look great when planted in a group on the lawn. Its charms are also used by insects that willingly appear in places where they occur. An additional plus is fairly easy cultivation & low environmental requirements. Black mallow can also be a great background for other plants. With its help, we will create interesting compositions, & the skillful use of colors will provide a unique view & atmosphere. The package contains 1 grams or about 100 seeds Latin name: Alcea rosea var. nigra Hollyhock Black - 100 Seeds Non Gmo