Texas Star Hibiscus

A resilient native native Texas herbaceous that provides year-round foliage and structure to the landscape. Native across the Gulf Coast Prairies and Marshes, Texas Star Hibiscus (Hibiscus coccineus) thrives in local conditions while supporting the surrounding ecosystem. During spring and summer, the plant produces red flower clusters. Flowering gives way to ornamental capsules that ripen through summer and autumn. It plays a vital ecological role as a larval host plant for Central Texas butterflies, including Painted Lady and Gray Hairstreak. The species provides essential habitat and food, supporting Bees, Butterflies, and Hummingbirds. Thriving in moist, rich, and well drained, Texas Star Hibiscus demonstrates outstanding hardiness once established. It requires minimal supplemental water and adapts seamlessly to drought conditions.