No time...
No time to put together much of a post, but I don't want to fall out of the habit or I may never start up again.
So I'll show you the Hibiscus lasiocarpos, the Missouri native with the largest flowers.
It's not doing great here as it gets too much shade now, probably wants more water, and is somewhat bunched after I gathered it -- the storms keep flattening it.
Still, it's such a beauty!
The frantic big bees (bumbles, carpenters, etc.) are gathering pollen like this is the only source around.
(Extreme photo processing warning)
I feel a bit like these bees lately, buzzing around -- take a photo of me and I bet it's blurred!
If you're interested in what I've been up to, you'll have to check a couple of Instagram accounts:
https://www.instagram.com/nimblemill/
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This looks like it would be native to the tropics, not Missouri. Beautiful flowers for sure.
Looks so tropical!
Very pretty! Looks like it belongs in a different climate. :)