| Tropical Hibiscus | |
| Hibiscus |
| Plant Habit: | Fern |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Dry |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10a |
| Leaves: | Other |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Orange |
| Flower Size: | 6"-12" |
| Flower Time: | Summer |
| Uses: | Guardian plant Good as a cover crop |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Butterflies Other Beneficial Insects |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip Stolons and runners |
| Pollinators: | Hoverflies |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Conservation status: | Near Threatened (NT)
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