Plants in family malvaceae
Abutilon hybridum 'Helen'
Abutilon hybridum 'Helen' is a dwarf flowering maple that forms a dense 24-inch tall clump. It features green maple-like leaves and salmon-pink bell-shaped flowers from late spring until fall. This plant is suitable for USDA Zone 7 and attracts butterflies.
Hibiscus syriacus 'Blushing Bride'
Hibiscus syriacus 'Blushing Bride' is a hardy shrub that grows 8-10 feet tall and 5-6 feet wide, featuring large double pink flowers with deep-magenta centers. It blooms from summer through fall and attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. This plant is tolerant of heat, drought, and urban conditions, making it a low-maintenance choice for sunny or partially shaded gardens.
Abutilon 'Fools Gold'
Abutilon 'Fools Gold' is an upright flowering maple with salmon-orange, lantern-like flowers. It grows up to 4 feet tall and is a reliable choice for summer containers, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hibiscus 'Copper Queen'
Hibiscus 'Copper Queen' is an improved version of 'Kopper King', featuring darker foliage that retains its reddish color throughout the summer. This compact plant grows to 4 feet tall and produces huge 11-inch wide flowers that open light pink and change to white with a raspberry eye. 'Copper Queen' is a stunning addition to sunny garden areas, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Abutilon 'Voodoo'
Abutilon 'Voodoo' is an upright plant reaching 6 feet tall, known for its large blood-red bell-shaped flowers that bloom from late summer to late fall. It performs well in temperatures down to 20 degrees Fahrenheit and is a favorite among hummingbirds.
Hibiscus syriacus 'Minerva'
Hibiscus syriacus 'Minerva' is a deciduous shrub with long-blooming lavender flowers featuring a dark-red eye. It grows 6-8 feet tall and 5-6 feet wide, attracting butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Hardy in USDA Zones 5 to 9, it blooms from mid-summer through fall and tolerates various environmental conditions, including cold, heat, humidity, and salt spray.
Tilia cordata
Tilia cordata, or small-leaved lime, is a classic shade tree with a pyramidal shape and heart-shaped, glossy dark green leaves. It produces fragrant yellowish flowers in June and is tolerant of various soil types, including clay. This low-maintenance tree is also resistant to pollution, making it suitable for urban environments.
Kosteletzkya virginica 'Ace Basin'
Kosteletzkya virginica 'Ace Basin' is a perennial mallow native from Virginia to Mississippi, growing up to 5 feet tall. It features fuzzy, hibiscus-like leaves and hundreds of clear pink flowers in midsummer, thriving in swampy or regular garden soil.
Hibiscus moscheutos 'Plum Crazy'
Hibiscus moscheutos 'Plum Crazy' is known for its enormous plum flowers with purple streaking centers and dark purple maple-cut leaves. Blooming from mid to late summer, it attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. This plant is cold hardy in USDA zones 4-9, drought-tolerant once established, and resistant to deer and rabbits. It requires full sun to partial shade and should be pruned to the ground in late winter or early spring.
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Double Peach'
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Double Peach' is a tropical shrub known for its large, double blossoms with ruffled petals. This plant attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, growing 5 to 10 feet tall and 3 to 6 feet wide. Hardy in USDA zones 10-11, it prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Pruning after flowering encourages branching, making it a vibrant addition to warm climate gardens.
Hibiscus syriacus 'Red Heart'
Hibiscus syriacus 'Red Heart' is a deciduous shrub with an upright, vase-shaped growth habit. It features large, single, saucer-shaped white flowers with a striking scarlet center, blooming from July until frost. This plant attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies and is deer resistant. It is adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions and is tolerant of full sun, cold, heat, humidity, and salt spray, making it a versatile choice for various landscapes.
Hibiscus syriacus 'Danica'
Hibiscus syriacus 'Danica' is a deciduous shrub with deep raspberry buds that open to creamy white blooms with pink hints. The double petals have deep red veins, and the nectar-rich flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds. This non-invasive plant blooms from mid-summer through fall and is deer resistant, tolerating cold, heat, humidity, and salt spray.
Hibiscus 'Starry Starry Night'
Hibiscus 'Starry Starry Night' is a compact plant with the darkest purple foliage and 8-inch soft pink flowers with a bright red eye. It thrives in moist soil and is low maintenance, with dormant stalks remaining upright in winter. This hibiscus attracts bees and grows well in standing shallow water.
Hibiscus sinosyriacus
Hibiscus sinosyriacus is a striking perennial native to southern China, known for its large, lavender flowers with a red center that bloom throughout the summer. This plant, a favorite of hummingbirds, grows up to 8 feet tall and features glossy, dark green leaves. It thrives in chalky soils and is a hybrid between Hibiscus paramutabilis and Hibiscus syriacus. Besides its ornamental appeal, parts of the plant are used for medicinal purposes, such as diuretics and expectorants.
Lavatera 'Olbia Rosea'
Lavatera 'Olbia Rosea' is an upright perennial known for its striking rose-colored flowers. This plant is attractive to butterflies and thrives in full sun, making it a vibrant addition to any garden. It is suitable for USDA zones 4a to 9b and is often used in perennial borders or as a standalone feature. Its ability to attract pollinators and its showy blooms make it a popular choice for gardeners seeking to enhance their outdoor spaces.
Hibiscus 'Mars Madness'
Hibiscus 'Mars Madness' features magenta-red petals with hints of pink and a darker center, blooming from mid-summer to fall. It grows over 4 feet tall and 6 feet wide, with new foliage emerging coppery-purple and aging to olive green.
Hibiscus 'Cherry Cheesecake'
Hibiscus 'Cherry Cheesecake' is a stunning perennial hybrid of the US native Hibiscus moscheutos, introduced in 2013. It features large, 7-inch wide flowers with ruffled, creamy white petals and a prominent raspberry blotch, accented by pink veins. This plant grows up to 5 feet tall and is known for its low maintenance, making it ideal for gardeners seeking a vibrant addition to their landscape. The flowers bloom from July, attracting bees as primary pollinators. It is drought-tolerant for short periods and can grow in standing shallow water, making it versatile for various garden settings.
Hibiscus 'Fireball'
Hibiscus 'Fireball' is a compact perennial that grows up to 4 feet tall, featuring large burgundy-red flowers from midsummer through early fall. It has fine-textured green foliage with a purple blush and is low maintenance, going dormant in winter. This plant is naturally found in shallow water and is drought-tolerant for short periods, with bees as its primary pollinators.
Hibiscus 'Small Wonder'
Hibiscus 'Small Wonder' is a striking plant with dark purple, maple-shaped leaves and large 8-inch wide white flowers with maroon red veins. Blooming from early summer through September, it thrives in well-moisturized soil. This plant's dramatic foliage and long blooming season make it a standout choice for gardens, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hibiscus tiliaceus 'Variegatus'
Hibiscus tiliaceus 'Variegatus' is a tropical plant known for its striking variegated heart-shaped leaves. The flowers of this plant open yellow and gradually fade to red, adding a dynamic color change to gardens. It thrives in full sun but can tolerate partial shade, making it versatile for different garden settings. This plant prefers moist but well-draining soil, ensuring healthy growth and vibrant foliage. Its unique foliage and color-changing flowers make it an attractive choice for gardeners looking to add a touch of the tropics to their landscape.
Abutilon 'Orange Hot Lava'
Abutilon 'Orange Hot Lava' is a top choice for attracting hummingbirds with its hundreds of dangling, bell-shaped flowers that bloom from early June until fall. The plant grows 3 to 4 feet tall and features pointed green leaves. Its clear orange flowers with red veins and dark burgundy calyx add vibrant color to gardens.
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Double Red'
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Double Red' is a tropical shrub with large, ruffled red double blooms and glossy, toothed foliage. It grows 5-10 feet tall and attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, thriving in full sun to partial shade.