Native Hibiscus (smooth rose mallow)
Hibiscus laevis
The native hibiscus are absolutely beautiful plants. This species prefers moist to medium moist soils and sunshine. They are a bit slow to wake up in spring, but give many blooms in the heat of summer starting in July and going well into September. The young tender greens are edible and good when cooked. Flower buds and flowers are edible, as well as the undeveloped seed pods.
Grows to around 5-6 feet. Zone 4 hardy.
Sold as bare root seedlings.
Hibiscus laevis
The native hibiscus are absolutely beautiful plants. This species prefers moist to medium moist soils and sunshine. They are a bit slow to wake up in spring, but give many blooms in the heat of summer starting in July and going well into September. The young tender greens are edible and good when cooked. Flower buds and flowers are edible, as well as the undeveloped seed pods.
Grows to around 5-6 feet. Zone 4 hardy.
Sold as bare root seedlings.
Hibiscus laevis
The native hibiscus are absolutely beautiful plants. This species prefers moist to medium moist soils and sunshine. They are a bit slow to wake up in spring, but give many blooms in the heat of summer starting in July and going well into September. The young tender greens are edible and good when cooked. Flower buds and flowers are edible, as well as the undeveloped seed pods.
Grows to around 5-6 feet. Zone 4 hardy.
Sold as bare root seedlings.