Common names:
Tropical Hibiscus
Hibiscus

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Vine
Life cycle:Perennial
Sun Requirements:Full Sun
Partial or Dappled Shade
Full Shade
Water Preferences:Wet Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 9a
Leaves:Fragrant
Flowers:Inconspicuous
Flower Time:Spring
Uses:Dye production
Dried Flower
Wildlife Attractant:Bees
Butterflies
Propagation: Other methods:Cuttings: Tip
Cuttings: Leaf
Bulbs
Pollinators:Water
Containers:Needs excellent drainage in pots
Conservation status:Critically Endangered (CR)

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