Peggy C's photos with the keyword: a purple something

growing from next door .. drooping over bromeliads .. this purple plant seems to have 'paper lantern' shape flowers.. they seem to burst open, scattering seeds .. found in Central Florida / Polk County grows in full sun .. sandy soil .. ID - Thank You, Forest & Kim ! Hibiscus acetosella ^SOOC © All rights reserved

really don't want to do the 'cat-loaf' pose .. this is nice and relaxing .. it will just have to do .. (c) All Rights Reserved

a higher resolution .. perhaps that will help .. grown on the South side of my home.. Central Florida USA .. full sun .. my neighbor says she used to make tea in Jamaica with a similar plant, but doesn't know about this one.. ID -- thanks ! .. Hibiscus acetosella (Red Shield).. thanks for the ID ! ^SOOC ©SD All Rights Reserved