| Tropical Hibiscus | |
| Hibiscus |
| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6b -20.6 °C (-5 °F) to -17.8 °C (0 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 5a |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Nocturnal |
| Flower Color: | Red |
| Flower Size: | 2"-3" |
| Flower Time: | Spring |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest Suitable for forage |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds Other Beneficial Insects |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Root Bulbs |
| Pollinators: | Cleistogamous |
| Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years |
| Conservation status: | Critically Endangered (CR) |
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