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Hibiscus as Southern Garden Staple and Historical Notes
The piece highlights hibiscus traditions in the South, from a 1950s classroom garden to Bartram’s observations and native vs tropical hybrids. It covers Chinese hibiscus care, the Confederate rose, hardy natives, and the Malvaceae family, tying gardening practice to historical context and regional flora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bartram
Laurens and Park
Bartram
United States
South
Jim Wilson
Allen Armitage