Hibiscus dasycalyx Lilium think of a giant

think of a giant

with thick cardboard-like leaves that resemble giant hands

Beginning in August

the 3' wide clumps are topped with near white flowers

bell-shaped flowers

Hibiscus dasycalyx Lilium think of a giantHibiscus dasycalyx is a rare endangered, but easy to grow mallow, native to the Neches River basin in Texas, where it is facing extinction due to habitat loss and sexual misconduct with a brood of nearby Hibiscus militaris. The narrow, 3 lobed, duck foot like leaves are almost threadlike, creating a lovely see through effect. In midsummer, the upper part of Hibiscus dasycalyx plant is adorned with 4" cupped white flowers with a deep reddish purple