Hibiscus belongs to the mallow family along with its cousins, althea, cotton, hollyhock, okra and Turk’s cap. One group within the genus Hibiscus immediately attracts attention with the size of each ...

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 ...

A non-floppy sage, a showy but hardy hibiscus, and a pair of coneflowers in new colors headline the list of new perennial flowers hitting the market in 2016. Let’s take a look at some the best of 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.

Well, it kind of depends on the hibiscus we’re talking about. There are three common ones people grow. The first is Chinese hibiscus (Hibiscus chinensis). This is the tropical type you see in Hawaii ...

“Now is the time to order spring blooming bulbs that can soothe away winter doldrums. “Fertilize the lawn for the last time this season. “September is a great time to transplant hardy, zone 5 ...

Happy Mystery Monday! Can you guess what is pictured in photo #1? The answer to last week’s mystery is the swamp rose mallow, ...

A hibiscus with nearly black leaves, a heavy-blooming version of a native pollinator plant, and a tropical that’s cold-tough enough to survive our winters are among the most interesting new perennial ...