This pretty plant is called Turkscap and its scientific name is Malvaviscus arboreus drummondii. The name, Turkscap, comes from the appearance of it’s flower, resembling a Turkish hat called a fez. It is native to the southeastern region of the United States. It’s flowers do not fully open and attract butterflies and hummingbirds! I actually frequently see hummingbirds here while taking my dog out, and my next blog post might be about that, if I can snap a picture of one fast enough! I found it eye-catching because of it’s tall, single-standing appearance. This plant usually stays between 2-3 ft, however they have been known to reach 9 ft. It does well in shaded areas and prefers moist soils but will tolerate droughts.
My iNaturalist post can be found here