Rose Mallow

So I haven't been updating much lately because as you know it has been ridiculously hot and humid outside this summer. I finally got around to taking some pictures Friday and yesterday since the heat has let up slightly. It's still too hot for the birds to be out and about but I did take some pictures of the plants and flowers that are in bloom.

Today's flower is the Rose Mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos).

Rose Mallow is actually a species of hibiscus.  It has large flowers up to eight inches across and grows in wet swampy areas.  They grow upright on long stems and can reach heights of almost seven feet.