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Jul 19, 2017 7:33 PM CST
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Kentucky
I was told this plant is/was a hibiscus. Can anyone tell me if this is a hibiscus or something else. It was my grandmothers and that is what she always called it. It has red flowers.
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Jul 19, 2017 7:42 PM CST
Name: stone
near Macon Georgia (USA) (Zone 8a)
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Yup...
Texas swamp hibiscus...
Texas Star (Hibiscus coccineus)
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Jul 19, 2017 7:48 PM CST
Name: Sharon Rose
Grapevine, TX (Zone 8a)
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Amaryllis Region: Texas Enjoys or suffers hot summers Salvias Lilies Irises
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Hi Kybunnies!

I agree

Yes it is a Hibiscus Coccineus! Beautiful plant with blooms that open and last one day! Reminds me of my mother who went digging them out of the sides of creek beds here. We always teased her about her Mary Jane plants! It is very nice that you have that from your Grandma!

May you be blessed!
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Jul 19, 2017 7:51 PM CST
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Kentucky
Thank you both very much. I recently transplanted it because I moved. I could not get the whole plan. But it has spread so much. My main concern right now is have I hurt it by moving it. I would honestly hate myself if I killed this plant or my petunias that I moved.
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Jul 19, 2017 7:55 PM CST
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Kentucky
Oh shoot it is not petunias that were my grandmothers. It is the plant where ants eat off the sweet film and that helps them bloom. I can't remember the name.
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Jul 19, 2017 7:59 PM CST
Name: Sharon Rose
Grapevine, TX (Zone 8a)
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Just keep it well watered. The clue is swamp mallow and it grows along the sides of creek beds. Water will help it reestablish roots.
Remember where you plant it. It will be slow to emerge in springtime.

Many blessings for your success!
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Jul 19, 2017 8:00 PM CST
Name: Sharon Rose
Grapevine, TX (Zone 8a)
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Peonies?

Many blessings!
One to take to heart....1 John 4 ..............................................Where there is smoke...there is fire...in most cases the smoke will kill you long before the fire consumes you. Beware of smoke screens! Freedom is not free and when those who have not paid the price or made the sacrifice...think that only they are right and entitled to speak...they bring us tryanny.
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Jul 19, 2017 8:03 PM CST
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Kentucky
Altheabyanothername said:Just keep it well watered. The clue is swamp mallow and it grows along the sides of creek beds. Water will help it reestablish roots.
Remember where you plant it. It will be slow to emerge in springtime.

Many blessings for your success!


I put a little fence around it. So I will not forget. No problem with keeping it watered. I do worry about the dirt. The dirt was so rich it was almost black and it was planted in a deep red clay. So I guess I will need to water it 3-4 times a week? Will that be enough?

Yes it is peonies. I am always getting those two flowers mixed up. I transplanted those also. I am thankful I was able to take my grandmothers flowers. They are important to me and a link to her.

Thanks for all the advice.
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Jul 19, 2017 8:17 PM CST
Name: Sharon Rose
Grapevine, TX (Zone 8a)
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Amaryllis Region: Texas Enjoys or suffers hot summers Salvias Lilies Irises
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Just to make sure I understand. It was in rich soil and is now in clay? If so the clay will need compost added to it. Again think swamp. I would be a little worried about you digging it up again so quickly. I have no experience with clay. So maybe someone else will have a good answer about the soil.

@stone what do you think?

Many blessings!
One to take to heart....1 John 4 ..............................................Where there is smoke...there is fire...in most cases the smoke will kill you long before the fire consumes you. Beware of smoke screens! Freedom is not free and when those who have not paid the price or made the sacrifice...think that only they are right and entitled to speak...they bring us tryanny.
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Jul 19, 2017 8:35 PM CST
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Kentucky
Altheabyanothername said:Just to make sure I understand. It was in rich soil and is now in clay? If so the clay will need compost added to it. Again think swamp. I would be a little worried about you digging it up again so quickly. I have no experience with clay. So maybe someone else will have a good answer about the soil.

@stone what do you think?

Many blessings!



Yes it was very rich dirt. I was planted between trees in her yard. My yard does not have any shade trees and the dirt was red clay. But it was in the same spot in her yard for over 60 years. She would leave all dead leaves and the stalks until spring then clean it out so new growth could merge. That is why I wanted it so bad. It is very old. I did not make it today but I want to get some bag mulch and put around it and some potting soil to help soften/enrich the current dirt.
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