The common rose mallow, or hardy hibiscus, is a perennial shrub native to Ohio. Its large, five-petaled blooms attract ...

The marsh mallow plant, or Althaea officinalis, is a hardy perennial, the roots of which were famously used for flavoring marshmallow sweets. Sadly today, most shop-bought marshmallows are made of ...

Few plants bring the tropical feel like a hibiscus. They are planted in tropical climates across the world and are the state flower of Hawaii. That's why it may come as a surprise that some, like the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This sprawling native wildflower forms a dense groundcover with bright magenta flowers. Bright magenta flowers on poppy mallow ...

Hibiscus belongs to the mallow family along with its cousins, althea, cotton, hollyhock, okra and Turk’s cap. One group within the genus Hibiscus immediately attracts attention with the size of each ...

Q. How do I grow rose mallow from seed? — Norma Turner, Mt. Ayr, Ind. APlants grown from the seed of a hybrid rose mallow, the perennial Hibiscus moscheutos, will result in a new plant unlike the ...

The mallow bindweed is a perennial plant with large pink flowers. It flowers from mid-April to June. The leaves are greyish green with finger-like edges. The flowers are pink with darker central parts ...