| Tropical Hibiscus | |
| Hibiscus |
| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Other |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Leaves: | Glaucous |
| Flowers: | Malodorous |
| Flower Time: | Late fall or early winter |
| Uses: | Dried Flower Good as a cover crop |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds Other Beneficial Insects |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Cane Layering Stolons and runners |
| Pollinators: | Hoverflies |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Conservation status: | Endangered (EN) |
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