Common names:
Tropical Hibiscus
Hibiscus

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Herb/Forb
Life cycle:Other
Sun Requirements:Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Full Shade
Water Preferences:Wet Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 7a
Leaves:Good fall color
Flowers:Fragrant
Flower Time:Late summer or early fall
Uses:Shade Tree
Will Naturalize
Wildlife Attractant:Bees
Hummingbirds
Other Beneficial Insects
Propagation: Other methods:Offsets
Bulbs
Corms
Pollinators:Midges
Containers:Not suitable for containers
Conservation status:Near Threatened (NT)

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