Abutilon is also known as flowering maple, Chinese lantern, parlor maple, or Chinese bellflower. While it is an erect, branching plant with maple-like leaves, Abutilon like Hibiscus belongs to the Malvaceae, also known as the mallow family. The plants have mallow-like flowers, hence one of its common names, “Indian mallow.” These plants are mainly native … Read more
Hibiscus coccineus [hi-BIS-kus, kok-SIN-ee-us] is a hardy Hibiscus species from the mallow family, Malvaceae. Hence, it has earned the common name ‘scarlet rosemallow’. It is also known commonly as: The Texas Star Hibiscus plant is native to swampy and marshy habitats where they grow in ditched-in coastal plains. They are found in the Southeastern United States, from … Read more
Hibiscus mutabilis [hi-BIS-kus, mew-TAB-ill-iss] is known and grown for its beautiful showy flowers. It is a member of the Malvaceae or hibiscus tree family. Their gorgeous blooms and foliage make for a hardy hibiscus plant growing color-changing flowers which take on a different hue as the sun goes up during the day. When the U.S. was still divided … Read more
The Hibiscus Tree. Perhaps no flower has a greater power to evoke the tropics than the hibiscus. The vivid colors, silky petals, and proliferation of blooms make the hibiscus a striking complement to a garden. The fact that a hibiscus tree is a relatively low-maintenance, easy-to-care-for plant has made it popular all over the world. … Read more