Plants in family malvaceae
Hibiscus 'Coles Gold'
Hibiscus 'Coles Gold' is a compact, well-branched plant named after Texas A&M entomologist Charles Cole. It grows up to 30 inches tall and is cold-tolerant to zone 7. The plant features 5-inch diameter flowers with a color reminiscent of Rudbeckia Goldsturm, complete with a brown eye. This hibiscus is a great choice for attracting butterflies.
Sidalcea 'Candy Girl'
Sidalcea 'Candy Girl' is a charming perennial with bright pink, upright flower spikes that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and is adaptable to most soil types, provided they are well-drained. This plant is resistant to deer and rabbits, making it a low-maintenance addition to gardens. Its vibrant blooms and ability to attract pollinators make it a delightful choice for enhancing garden biodiversity.
Kosteletzkya virginica 'Immaculate'
Kosteletzkya virginica 'Immaculate' is a rare white-flowered plant found in Mandeville, Louisiana. It features large, hibiscus-like flowers that bloom from mid-September until frost. The plant has fuzzy, light-green, triangular leaves and grows well in both brackish bogs and normal garden soil. Its unique appearance and adaptability make it a noteworthy addition to gardens.
Hibiscus 'Pink Teacups'
Hibiscus 'Pink Teacups' is a hybrid plant reaching up to 8 feet tall, known for its small, cannabis-like foliage and bright pink flowers. It is a low-maintenance perennial that grows well in standing shallow water and is drought-tolerant for short periods. Bees are the primary pollinators of this striking hibiscus.
Hibiscus 'Red Flyer'
Hibiscus 'Red Flyer' is a towering hybrid hibiscus that can reach up to 12 feet in height. It features marijuana-like foliage and is resistant to hibiscus sawfly. Blooming from mid-July until frost, its flowers attract hummingbirds, and the plant is low maintenance, thriving in shallow water and tolerating short droughts.
Hibiscus 'Berry Awesome'
Hibiscus 'Berry Awesome' is a dense, well-branched perennial with 8-inch plum-colored flowers featuring a bright red eye. It grows best in moist soils with bright sun and is known for its low maintenance and drought tolerance.
Hibiscus 'Fantasia'
Hibiscus 'Fantasia' is a heavy-blooming hybrid with large, rosy-pink flowers and a darker center. It grows to about 3 feet tall and flowers from midsummer until early fall. This low-maintenance perennial is drought-tolerant and attracts bees.
Alcea rosea 'Creme De Cassis'
Alcea rosea 'Creme De Cassis' is a biennial plant with striking bi-color blooms in deep raspberry-plum fading to white, growing on tall stems up to 8 feet. It is a favorite among pollinators and hummingbirds, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil.
Hibiscus moscheutos 'Luna Rose'
Hibiscus moscheutos 'Luna Rose' is a compact plant with massive, deep rose-pink flowers that can grow up to the size of dinner plates. It is hardy in USDA zones 4 to 9 and grows 2 to 3 feet in height and width. This member of the mallow family thrives in full sun or partial shade and is adaptable to both wet and dry soils.
Hibiscus 'Davis Creek'
Hibiscus 'Davis Creek' is a striking plant known for its rich pinkish-red flowers and deep dark purple stems. It features maple-like, glossy foliage and grows in a narrow, upright form. This hibiscus is a favorite among butterfly enthusiasts and is resistant to rabbits, making it a low-maintenance addition to gardens. It thrives in sunny locations and can be used in rain gardens or as a perennial in various landscapes.
Tilia cordata 'Greenspire'
Tilia cordata 'Greenspire' is a refined, formal shade tree known for its pyramidal shape and gorgeous fall color. It features small, heart-shaped leaves and fragrant yellow flowers that bloom in early summer, attracting bees that produce Basswood honey. This tree is urban tolerant and adaptable, thriving in various environments. Its strong central trunk and uniform branching make it an excellent choice for urban landscapes. 'Greenspire' is drought-tolerant once established and provides outstanding gold fall color, making it a valuable addition to any garden.
Hibiscus 'Summer Carnival'
Hibiscus 'Summer Carnival' is a variegated, winter-hardy plant with tripartite green leaves edged in white. It forms a clump 3.5 feet tall and 5 feet wide, producing 8-inch wide cherry red flowers. This hibiscus is drought-tolerant and primarily pollinated by bees.
Abutilon hybridum 'Julia'
Abutilon hybridum 'Julia' is adorned with green three-lobed maple-like leaves and small, bright yellow bells that bloom from late spring until fall. This plant is a hybrid mallow, attracting butterflies and thriving in sun to part sun conditions.
Hibiscus 'Peppermint Flare'
Hibiscus 'Peppermint Flare' is a striking perennial with large, 9-inch flowers that transition from light pink to white with red flecks. Growing up to 4 feet tall and wide, it is tolerant of alkaline soils and thrives in shallow water environments. Bees are its primary pollinators, and it is a low-maintenance plant that adds a tropical flair to gardens.
Hibiscus phoeniceus
Hibiscus phoeniceus is an upright shrubby perennial that can reach 7 feet tall and 10 feet wide in rich soil. It features small green hastate leaves and pale pink flowers with a red eye, blooming throughout most of the summer. This plant reseeds into its clump, making it a self-sustaining addition to gardens.
Hibiscus aculeatus 'Brunswick'
Hibiscus aculeatus 'Brunswick' is a native plant found in upland bogs and coastal pinelands. It features 4-foot tall fuzzy stems and light yellow flowers with a dark purple eye. This plant is attractive to hummingbirds and thrives in moist conditions, making it a vibrant addition to any garden.
Tilia tomentosa 'Sterling'
Tilia tomentosa 'Sterling' is a tree with a uniform rounded oval canopy and dark-green leaves with silvery undersides. It produces fragrant, creamy yellow blooms in summer and is resistant to pests, making it suitable for urban environments.
Fremontodendron californicum
Fremontodendron californicum is a super-drought-tolerant California native with bright yellow flowers in spring. It is a fast grower that requires no supplemental water once established. The plant has small hairs on its leaves that can be irritating. It attracts hummingbirds and wildlife, making it a lively addition to dry landscapes.
Hibiscus 'Spinderella'
Hibiscus 'Spinderella' is a robust perennial with large, multicolored flowers featuring a cabernet-red eye and dark pink to white petals. It forms a dense clump up to 4.5 feet tall and 5 feet wide, with dark green leaves. This plant is low maintenance, drought-tolerant, and attracts bees, making it a vibrant addition to gardens.
Tilia cordata 'Glenleven'
Tilia cordata 'Glenleven' is a hybrid between American and Little Leaf Linden, known for its fast growth and straight trunk with a pyramidal form. It produces fragrant yellow flowers in late June and July, attracting bees. This tree is pollution-tolerant and adaptable to various pH levels, with heart-shaped leaves that turn yellow in fall.
Hibiscus paramutabilis
Hibiscus paramutabilis is a deciduous shrub native to southeastern China, known for its hardiness and ability to die back in colder regions. It features white, pink, or rose-pink flowers and can grow up to 15 feet tall in warmer zones. This plant is attractive to hummingbirds and blooms from spring to early winter.
Hibiscus 'Old Yella'
Hibiscus 'Old Yella' is a hardy mallow with soft yellow buds that open to large creamy white flowers. It features green non-lobed foliage and grows to a compact height of 40 inches. This plant blooms from midsummer until early fall, adding a touch of elegance to garden spaces.