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 or Dappled Shade
Full Shade
Water Preferences: Wet Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 6b
Leaves: Semi-evergreen
Flowers: Other
Flower Time: Late winter and early spring
Uses: Will Naturalize
Suitable for forage
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Root
Stolons and runners
Bulbs
Pollinators: Wasps
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Conservation status: Near Threatened (NT)

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