Common names:
Tropical Hibiscus
Hibiscus

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Grass/Grass-like
Life cycle:Perennial
Sun Requirements:Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences:Wet
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 11
Leaves:Fragrant
Flowers:Malodorous
Flower Time:Year Round
Uses:Groundcover
Water gardens
Wildlife Attractant:Hummingbirds
Other Beneficial Insects
Propagation: Other methods:Layering
Bulbs
Pollinators:Cleistogamous
Containers:Suitable for hanging baskets
Conservation status:Critically Endangered (CR)

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