General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Time: Year Round
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Tip
Cuttings: Cane
Pollinators: Various insects
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger

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Common names
  • Tropical Hibiscus
  • Hibiscus

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Photo by SongofJoy
Photo by SongofJoy

Date: 2008-10-04
Comments:
  • Posted by SongofJoy (Clarksville, TN - Zone 6b) on Apr 21, 2012 3:56 AM concerning plant:
    HVH: "'Moon Shadow' is our newest blue hibiscus. It blooms with 6-8" single blue blooms with a brown edge and a red eye. The flowers last 2 days, and flatten beautifully to perfect form. The bush is medium-sized, upright, and well-branched. Released from HVH in 2008."
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Beautiful. by Ridesredmule Apr 22, 2012 2:08 AM 5

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