Alcea rosea. Perennial. Striking black flowers on pretty, 6’ tall plant. They are ideal up against a wall or fence, or at the back of a bed where they won’t shade out shorter plants. The flowers are not just attractive, but also attract bees and hummingbirds as well. Sow seeds mid-spring inside and transplant outing well-drained, fertile soil. The seeds can take up to 2 weeks to germinate. From Just Another Weed Patch Farm.