Tropical Hibiscus | |
Hibiscus |
Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
Life cycle: | Annual |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10a |
Leaves: | Spring ephemeral |
Flowers: | Other |
Flower Color: | Pink |
Flower Time: | Late fall or early winter |
Uses: | Cooked greens Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Other Beneficial Insects |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Root Bulbs |
Pollinators: | Birds |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
Conservation status: | Near Threatened (NT)
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