Hibiscus mutabilis Flora Plena Mallows Mixing small gravel or Permatill

Mixing small gravel or Permatill into the soil helps tremendously

Ophiopogon 'Comet' is a little-known selection of the woodland groundcover Ophiopogon japonicus that we've treasured in our garden since 1997

Rohdea japonica is a highly-prized

but DNA testing showed it

expect a 2' wide deer-resistant clump

Hibiscus mutabilis Flora Plena Mallows Mixing small gravel or PermatillFrom China comes a wonderful hibiscus that's virtually unknown outside of China and the Gulf Coast region of the US. Hibiscus mutabilis emerges from dormancy and shoots 10' into the air. The foliage of confederate rose mallow is quite bold, with soft, fuzzy green leaves up and down the stems great for structure and texture even without flowers. The flowers emerge in late October and November, resembling giant, double rosy pink camellias, fading to a