Common names:
Tropical Hibiscus
Hibiscus

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Full Shade
Water Preferences: Wet Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 13 +15.6 °C (60 °F) to +21.1 °C (70 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 2
Leaves: Variegated
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Uses: Provides winter interest
Vegetable
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Root
Stolons and runners
Offsets
Pollinators: Bees
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Conservation status: Least Concern (LC)

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