Common names:
Tropical Hibiscus
Hibiscus

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Biennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Wet Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 2 -45.6 °C (-50 °F) to -42.8 °C (-45°F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Leaves: Broadleaf
Flowers: Other
Flower Color: Green
Flower Size: 2"-3"
Flower Time: Late winter and early spring
Uses: Groundcover
Dried Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Tip
Corms
Pollinators: Wind
Containers: Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
Conservation status: Endangered (EN)

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