Halo Lavender Hollyhock Certified Alcea rosea 25 Seeds #68 Item UPC#650348691561 Grows 5-6 feet tall. 25 seeds Looking for an upstanding, gorgeous, PERENNIAL, RUST RESISTANTbloomer that's SO tall it's sure be the center of attention? These bi-colored beauties stretch up to 7' tall, with many simultaneous stalks decked out in multitudes of 5" delicate pinky-lavender blooms with a vivid splash of yellow in the center. Attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies. Hardy Zones 3-9. Sow seeds indoors 10-12 weeks before the last frost. Fill a tray with sterile, pre-moistened, seed-starting mix. Scatter seeds over the surface. Press into the soil and cover with a very thin layer of fine soil mix. Light aids in germination. Place in warm (70 degrees F) location. Keep moist; not wet. After germination, move to a sunny place or grow under plants lights. When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant into small pots and continue to grow indoors. Transplant carefully so as not to disturb the roots. 'Halo Lavender' starts blooming in Summer & keeps the show going until the first serious frost - all in its first year, no less! Hummingbirds, bees & butterflies flock to this (super hardy), super gorgeous tower of flowers.