Hummingbird Summersweet Tropical Hibiscus this jungle cactus grows flattened

this jungle cactus grows flattened stems that zig and zag like cartoon fishbones—hence the name

evergreen leaves (to only 1/2" long)

though foliage often looks best where the plant is not pushed by harsh

It also tolerates heavier soils like clay/loam when the moisture is consistent

Most often used for formal gardens and landscapes

Hummingbird Summersweet Tropical Hibiscus this jungle cactus grows flattenedFragrant White Flower Spikes That Show Up When Summer Needs Them Hummingbird Summersweet is the shrub that brings a burst of energy to mid to late summer. When many spring bloomers are long finished, it produces upright, bottlebrush like spikes of creamy white flowers that smell sweet and spicy in warm air. The blooms open along the spike over time, so you get a longer season of new flowers instead of a quick flush that disappears. Plant it where