Great Red Hibiscus (Hibiscus coccineus)

Great Red Hibiscus (Hibiscus coccineus)Hardy, herbaceous North American perennial Description: Large, bright scarlet blossoms open from upper branches in late summer; leaves turn orange and yellow in fall Habit: Grows to 7 feet high and 4 feet wide; multi stemmed Culture: Prefers full sun to light shade and moist, well drained soil Hardiness: Cold hardy to USDA Zone 6 Origin: North America Attributes: Fall color, Rain garden, Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies This southeastern U. S.

Medium height stems and dark green foliage

In the 1835 edition of the Horticultural Register

Harriet Keeler declared

He later introduced it into the gardens at Fulham in 1690

It can be found in moisture-rich woodlands and boggy areas in the coastal Southeastern United States from North Carolina to Florida and Alabama

flowering shrub

Those native to central China and Siberia (varieties of Paeonia lactiflora) were first introduced to the West by the 18th century and by 1784 breeding with the European peony was occurring in France and Britain

He called it “Puckoon” (its Native American name) and watched its spring progression along with the narcissus

Description: Bright

The leaves of Winter Savory can be used to season hardy foods such as bean dishes

rubbed finish

Author Alan Pell Crawford