Hibiscus - Midnight Marvel Attracts Song Birds clear red that held no

clear red that held no precedent in the crape myrtle world at the time of its introduction

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

The near-black foliage creates knockout contrast when paired with plants sporting lighter tones: think golden grasses

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

Hibiscus - Midnight Marvel Attracts Song Birds clear red that held noWe 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