Hibiscus dasycalyx

Hibiscus dasycalyx commonly known as Neches River rose-mallow, is a rare and endangered perennial found in eastern Texas rarely seen in horticulture. It typically grows 3-4 feet tall topped with large, 3-6 inch wide, bowl-shaped, white flowers with overlapping petals and dark reddish-purple centres with prominent stamens. It will bloom in summer. The intriguing, textural foliage is narrow, lobed and finely divided emerging red-purple in spring and maturing to medium to dark green. Rustic seed pods remain into November. Late to emerge in spring followed by rapid growth. Use in the border, as a specimen or focal point. Provide even moisture or grow as a marginal in a pond or water feature. Attracts bees and hummingbirds.

A rare and endangered perennial Hibiscus that is native to just a few counties in east Texas. 3-4" creamy white Hibiscus flowers with a pink to burgundy eye are born from mid-summer to fall. Finely cut deep green foliage adds to the charm of this Hibiscus. Needs a consistently moist to wet soil to perform in the garden.

An endangered native of the mallow family. Easy to grow, it's native to the Naches River basin in Texas where it's almost extinct due to loss of habitat and, as our favorite horticulture expert/comedian, Tony Avent, describes as "sexual misconduct with H. militaris"! Snow white, 4" flowers sport a burgundy-red eye on stems clothed in 3-lobed leaves which are almost threadlike. This fingerlike foliage emerges red then turns green.