Malvaviscus drummondii Big Momma Pinellia sums up its namesake well

sums up its namesake well

Dan Hinkley

Despite the small size of the tubers

the floral density all summer and fall is quite amazing

Malvaviscus drummondii Big Momma Pinellia sums up its namesake wellThis deer resistant 2005 introduction from Texan Greg Grant produces flowers that are over 1 3 larger than the typical turk's cap. Malvaviscus 'Big Momma' emerges in late spring and quickly rises to 6' tall, topped from midsummer until frost with bright orange red flowers, swirled like a turk's cap attractive to hummingbirds. Sticking out from the end of the floral swirl are the sex organs and if I do say so, momma is well endowed and proud of it!