Common names:
Hardy Hibiscus
Rose Mallow
Swamp Mallow
Texas Giant Hibiscus
Hibiscus

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10b
Leaves: Malodorous
Flowers: Blooms on new wood
Flower Color: Green
Orange: aike-rDk PoRsn
Flower Size: Under 1"
1"-2"
Flower Time: Spring
Winter
Other
Suitable Locations: Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Birds
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Tolerates foot traffic
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Tip
Cuttings: Cane
Bulbs
Containers: Prefers to be under-potted
Awards and Recognitions: RHS AGM
Conservation status: Endangered (EN)

The blooms are almost too heavy for the stems

'Moy Grande' was a featured
Plant of the Day for October 6, 2015.

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