Whats a hibiscus plant?

Hibiscus is a pretty big genus of plants in the Malvaceae family. I am in USDA hardiness zone 5, there are species that are hardy here, and some that aren't.



Chinese Hibiscus is the tropical form, seen in Hawaii, and grown as an indoor plant through much of the USA. Available in a variety of colors, sometimes as a 'double' flower.



Rose of Sharon is the hardy shrubby form. This old-fashioned garden shrub can reach 10 or more feet in height. Usually shrubby but sometimes grown like a tree. Flowers in the fall. A variety of colors are available, and the double forms are very popular.



Marsh Mallow is the hardy herbaceous form. The 'branches' of this form die to the ground every year, and grow anew from the roots. Again it blooms in the fall. Some forms can be grown in boggy environments. Yes, we used to use this plant for 'Marshmallows".



I hope that this helps
Whats a hibiscus plant?
If you plant them in your yard, they come back every year. They come late in the summer, but are worth the wait.
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Reply:A Hawaiian Flower. Do a google image, they're very beautiful
Reply:Yes, it is a Hawaiian plant. They are very easily grown from seeds. Very pretty flower. There are a few different types, and many colors.

Enjoy, if you do plant them, you won't be sorry.
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