Malvaviscus drummondii Big Momma Manihot While it prefers an acidic

While it prefers an acidic moist soil

it's used to treat insect bites as well as coughs and asthma

It's not often that a breakthrough hosta comes along

We think growing the plant is euphoric enough

Malvaviscus drummondii Big Momma Manihot While it prefers an acidicThis deer resistant 2005 introduction from Texan Greg Grant produces flowers that are over 1 3 larger than the typical turk's cap. Malvaviscus 'Big Momma' emerges in late spring and quickly rises to 6' tall, topped from midsummer until frost with bright orange red flowers, swirled like a turk's cap attractive to hummingbirds. Sticking out from the end of the floral swirl are the sex organs and if I do say so, momma is well endowed and proud of it!