Gossypium herbaceum 'Nigra'

Levant Cotton, Arabian Cotton

Family: Malvaceae Mallow


Type Annual
USDA Hardiness range n/a
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Red
Bloom time Late Spring to Late Summer
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Border, container, specimen
Height 24" to 30" / 60cm to 75cm
Spread 18" to 24" / 45cm to 60cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Suitable for dried flowers
Leaf color Purple
Fruit color White
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Attractive foilage