Sleeping Hibiscus (Malvaviscus) is actually not a Hibiscus but looks similar enough to have gotten this common name. Hah! Aka Turk’s CapMallow and Mazapan. The bright red flower of this warm climate shrub is quite appealing. Copyright 2026 Pamela BreitbergThe Sleeping Hibiscus flowers and fruit can be used as herbal teas, jellies and syrup. The petals are considered “auriculate”, meaning ear shaped. Cool! Copyright 2026 Pamela Breitberg
