Hardy Hibiscus (Hibiscus moscheutos)

[Durgan]

Hardy Hibiscus (Hibiscus moscheutos)
http://www.durgan.org/URL/?YUBKM 21 August 2009 Hardy Hibiscus (Hibiscus moscheutos)

This hibiscus dies back to ground zero during the Winter, and appears like magic every spring. The rather strong stems are cut off at ground level in the Fall. A string is placed around the clump to limit damage due to heavy rainfall. The flowers last about one day, but there are numerous buds for replacements. the variety comes in several colors. Growth is phenomenal for the season.

[Jerseygirl]

I have something very similiar, it's a Lord Baltimore Hibiscus, seems to be larger flowers, same color, slightly leggier look, less bushy. I love it!!!
I don't think about this plant except 1 time per year when I cut it back. Once the really warm days start I swear this takes off so much you can literally watch it grow, it will grow 4-6 inches on a hot sunny day. Between mid may and mid July it grows 6 feet or more. I get more compliments on this mindless, ignore and it grows plant than I do on the roses that I sweat and bleed all spring over!