Hardy hibiscus plants bring vibrant color and tropical flair to gardens in cooler climates. These North American natives produce oversized, ruffled flowers in shades of pink, red, magenta, and white, ...

When you hear the word "hibiscus," you likely think of a tropical plant with short-lived flowers in several stunning colors sold throughout Greater Columbus each spring and summer as an annual ...

The trumpet-shaped flowers on tropical hibiscus are colorful members of container gardens, but they don’t automatically return annually like the cold-hardy hibiscus does so faithfully. Last year, I ...

Luna series hibiscus, is a Louisiana Super Plants selection for spring 2014. (Courtesy of LSU AgCenter/Dan Gill) If you've ever paid attention to the enthusiastic plant descriptions in magazine and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Leisan Rakhimova / Getty Images Hibiscus are ideal plants to add to your garden. Their vibrant, colorful blossoms add excitement ...

Hot, hot, hot! Heat indexes have been in the triple digits the past several days. Weather like this separates tough plants from the wimpy. Landscape plants that are native to East Texas withstand the ...

Q. I think I will plant different-colored hibiscus along my drive next year. My daughter said there are two kinds: hardy and tropical. Which shall I buy, and when should I plant them? -- S.T., Houston ...

Dear Carol: Should I have tied my 'Lord Baltimore' hardy hibiscus up in the spring so that it didn't spread out as it grew? This is the third year it has grown but has never spread out as much. — R.S.