Malvaviscus drummondii Big Momma Ornamental Vines The original Iris 'Walter Butt'

The original Iris 'Walter Butt' was a selection that Somerset

When grown in full sun

light purple with a yellow center

although we find that plenty of sun makes it grow much faster

at least from Zone 7b south

Malvaviscus drummondii Big Momma Ornamental Vines The original Iris 'Walter Butt'This 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!