Hibiscus coccineus Australia especially when the fertile fronds

especially when the fertile fronds arise from the center of the clump in early spring

a happy clump of cinnamon fern can reach 3' tall x 3' wide

green palm foliage and sharp "needles" at the base to protect the seeds

A 5-year-old patch will spread to 3' wide

the plumes are crimson-red but later change to a soft tan color

Hibiscus coccineus Australia especially when the fertile frondsHibiscus coccineus is a versatile native mallow that's equally at home in a swamp, submerged in a garden pool, or in a perennial border. The palmate leaved (looks like a Japanese maple) Scarlet rose mallow has 6" brilliant red flowers on nice upright stems to 8' tall a great see through perennial. For us, the clump flowers from June through October attractive to hummingbirds. In the winter, we leave the stalks and enjoy the ornamental seed pods great