Texas Star Hibiscus

Hibiscus coccineus
(hi-BIS-kus kok-SIN-ee-us)
Texas Star Hibiscus

The giant rose mallows, of which Hibiscus coccineus is a member, have the largest flowers of any hardy perennials. The blooms of Texas Star Hibiscus are 3 to 4 inches across, starring in your garden from June to October. Butterflies like it, too, for nectar (Scrub-Hairstreaks particularly like it). Easy-grow, needing only well-drained soil and sun (part-shade and mediocre soil are OK, but you want the best blooms, don't you?). Texas Star Hibiscus dies back in winter; cut it back to the ground after the first freeze. It's a tender perennial, so be sure to mulch. Deadhead in summer to encourage new flowers. Leaves resemble marijuana, so cover the eyes of children! This one need more water than most native perennials. Plant at the back of flower beds. Any pretty perennial flower or low shrub can front Texas Star Hibiscus. Goes well with everything. 

4-6 feet tall x 3 feet wide        sun/part shade       Zones 5-10        native

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