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Pretty weed or flower?

Thngsthatmakemegohmm

9 years ago

I found this alongside some flowers I planted from seed. I don't remember planting one that looks like this. Could it be a weed? There are several all in one spot. They appear to have a pretty maroon flower.

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pitimpinai
9 years ago
Weed.
floral_uk z.8/9 SW UK
9 years ago
Hibiscus trionum.
TulsaRose
9 years ago
Hibiscus trionum, "Flower of an hour" as ID'd by floral_uk. Most references state it is an annual Hibiscus (or tender perennial) so I would like to recommend that you do your homework before you pull up these lovely plants.

Here is a link that might be useful: Hibiscus trionum
Thngsthatmakemegohmm
Original Author
9 years ago
Thank you for the replies!

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