Common names:
Tropical Hibiscus
Hibiscus

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Vine
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Wet
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 12 +10 °C (50 °F) to +15.6 °C (60 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 4a
Leaves: Malodorous
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Time: Late fall or early winter
Uses: Good as a cover crop
Suitable for miniature gardens
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Other Beneficial Insects
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Root
Pollinators: Beetles
Containers: Preferred depth
Conservation status: Critically Endangered (CR)

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