In many areas of the Eastern U.S. Japanese beetles (JB) devastate the foliage, fruits and flowers of more than 300 plant species, particularly those in the rose family (Rosaceae). Adult beetles are approximately 3/8 inches in length with a dark metallic green head and metallic dark tan wings. In the soil JB grubs appear “C” […]
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Dreaded Japanese Beetles Are Back
Posted by Hugh on July 4th, 2016
Posted in Hibiscus moscheutos, Insect (Pest) Problems, Japanese beetle, Japanese beetles, Lawn Care, Linden (Tilia), Pesticide recommendations, Pesticide Recommendations, Rose insects, Roses, shrub roses, Southern Appalachian Region, Strawberries, Uncategorized 
Comments Off on Dreaded Japanese Beetles Are BackHibiscus Sawfly Devastates Plant Foliage
Posted by Hugh on August 3rd, 2011
The hibiscus (mallow) sawfly is a devastating pest of hibiscus (Hibiscus moscheutos) and hollyhock (Alcea rosea). The adult sawflies are small, barely a quarter inch long. They are mostly black, except for a yellowish brown spot on their thorax, and their smoky wings. The pale green larvae mature to 1/2 inch in length. The larvae […]
Posted in Hibiscus (mallow) sawfly, Hibiscus moscheutos, Hollyhock (Alcea), Perennials, Southern Appalachian Region Comments Off on Hibiscus Sawfly Devastates Plant FoliageFlaming ‘Fireball’ Hibiscus Quite A Summer Show
Posted by Hugh on June 18th, 2011
‘Fireball’ hibiscus (Hibiscus x moscheutos ‘Fireball’) is a vigorous hardy perennial with burgundy tinted cutleaf foliage and huge 10-12 inch clear red flowers from mid-summer to late summer. Plant height is 4 – 5 feet and 2 – 3 feet in width. A strikingly beautiful plant, ‘Fireball’ thrives on heat and humidity. It wants full […]
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