Lena Johnson shows off one of several rose mallow hibiscus she grows in Tyler. Hibiscus belongs to the mallow family along with its cousins, althea, cotton, hollyhock, okra and Turk’s cap. One group ...

Looking for a plant that will knock off socks with showstopping bloom, while supporting pollinators and other native wildlife? Consider hibiscus. To most people, hibiscus is a tropical plant, and it’s ...

Hibiscus is a genus of flowering plants that includes hundreds of species and even more man-made hybrids and cultivars. Part of the mallow family, hibiscus plants are known for their upright growth ...

Surprise! What are those spectacular pink, red and white flowers, the size of salad plates, unfolding in the late summer garden? Don’t they belong on a balmy Pacific island? Those are the blooms of ...

This perennial hibiscus is one to grow just for the spectacular, dinner-plate-sized flowers it produces, as much as 8 inches across. These are among the largest flowers produced by any hardy perennial ...

Few plants bring the tropical feel like a hibiscus. They are planted in tropical climates across the world and are the state flower of Hawaii. That's why it may come as a surprise that some, like the ...

Are hibiscus flowers too big for their own good? For rose mallow, it is not only their size that matters. Their bright paper-like petals form blooms that command attention like no other perennial.

Q: I planted this hardy hibiscus (aka Dixie rose mallow) in late spring of last year. So far it has made no buds or blooms but has grown to approximately 7 to 8 feet tall both summers. It gets morning ...

If you lived in ancient Greece and someone told you they were growing a hibiscus plant, you may have then inquired about coming by to roast marshmallows once the plant’s roots were well-established, ...

Hairy rose mallow (Hibiscus lasiocarpos) is blooming this week near lakes, ponds, sloughs, streams, and wet lowlands. One of the largest native Missouri wildflowers, these ornate blooms attract ...