Adding a perennial hardy hibiscus (Hibiscus moscheutos) to your garden will bring you year after year of huge flowers in shades of white, pink, red, or burgundy from midsummer to early fall.

The shape and color of hibiscus flowers are highly attractive to hummingbirds, plus they offer plenty of energy-rich nectar. Choose from tropical, woody shrub, or native perennial hibiscus types ...

These are known as perennial or rose mallow hibiscus. My great-grandmother Flossie Wallace in rural Shelby County called them “dish pan” hibiscus because the flowers were so large.

When I say hardy hibiscus, I mean they will be perennial from zones 4 to 9, which means most of the country can relish in their beauty. Choose a site with plenty of sunlight.

Hibiscus flowers are beautiful. Every spring we see lots of the tender variety in garden centers. Many years ago, while on a garden tour in the St. Cloud area, I discovered there are also ...