Hibiscus - Midnight Marvel Attracts Song Birds as the oak-shaped leaves transition

as the oak-shaped leaves transition to rich burgundy-red in fall and eventually drop to reveal handsome cinnamon-brown exfoliating bark that provides striking winter architecture

but they are ready to grow and bloom

the Appalachian Red redbud provides substantial ecological benefits that extend well beyond its ornamental appeal

Hardy in USDA zones 6 through 9 (with zone 6 requiring protected locations)

but does tend to emerge later in the spring than most other perennial plants

Hibiscus - Midnight Marvel Attracts Song Birds as the oak-shaped leaves transitionWe absolutely love this native rose mallow Hibiscus because it is simply and truly a show stopper. Coming in at 4 tall and wide, the deep dark green bronze foliage with maple like leaves is gorgeous on its own. Then the blooms come, and you realize that gorgeous foliage, it's simply a backdrop for what's to come. Large bright green buds emerge and explode into 8 9 hot red blooms that stay with the plant from midsummer to fall. The symmetry, the shape