Hibiscus coccineus ~ Swamp Hibiscus, Scarlet Rosemallow aromatic Echeveria runyonii 'Topsy Turvy' 3

Echeveria runyonii 'Topsy Turvy' 3

(2) Photo by Leonora (Ellie) Enking

Baptisias are excellent host plants that support several different butterfly species

Do not water overhead

Hibiscus coccineus ~ Swamp Hibiscus, Scarlet Rosemallow aromatic Echeveria runyonii 'Topsy Turvy' 3Swamp Hibiscus is a vigorous long blooming deciduous perennial with palmate dark green leaves. Huge dark red flowers with a prominent red tubular stamen bloom from mid summer until the first frost attracting butterflies. Best bloom in rich, medium to wet well drained soils. Hibiscus coccineus is a host for the Grey Hairstreak and Painted Lady butterflies, as well as several moths. The flowers and nectar attract hummingbirds, bees and more butterflies.