Malvaviscus drummondii Big Momma Manihot We think growing the plant

We think growing the plant is euphoric enough

vase-shaped fern that usually forms a solitary crown and can reach 3' tall x 3' wide when happy

This amazing sport of the popular Hosta 'Gold Standard' was introduced by Iowa's Kirk Brill

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

Sitting just above the foliage is a plump stalk of flowers that resembles a miniature pineapple

Malvaviscus drummondii Big Momma Manihot We think growing the plantThis 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!