Common names:
Tropical Hibiscus
Hibiscus

Also sold as:
  • Tropic Escape® Beachfront Cosmo

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Other
Sun Requirements: Full Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 6b
Leaves: Malodorous
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Other
Flower Size: 3"-4"
Flower Time: Late fall or early winter
Uses: Medicinal Herb
Good as a cover crop
Wildlife Attractant: Birds
Butterflies
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Cane
Division
Pollinators: Self
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Conservation status: Vulnerable (VU)

Sunset Chapter, American Hibiscus Society show and sale

Discussion Threads about this plant
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Name incorrect by CarlosF Jun 8, 2016 6:07 AM 2

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