What is my name?

Barnesville, GA(Zone 7b)

A hardy and unusual hibiscus grown by a friend.........they don't open like normal hibiscus. Anyone know what it is called?

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Dublin, CA(Zone 9a)

It's in the same family but not really a hibiscus--Malvaviscus arboreus. Commonly called I think Turk's Cap and Sleeping Hibiscus

Barnesville, GA(Zone 7b)

Ecrane3, thank you!! I thought it looked like a turks' cap too. What a heavy name for a pretty little thing!!

Dublin, CA(Zone 9a)

Hummingbirds love it too!

Vancleave, MS(Zone 8b)

boy do they ever!!!!!!!!

Jacksonville, FL(Zone 9a)

I have that one too but mine is the pendulus variety, the flowers are a bit larger and they hang down.

Tolleson, AZ(Zone 9a)

Definetly Turk's cap. I love the flowers on this.

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