Common names:
Hibiscus
African Rose Mallow
False Roselle
Red-Leaf Hibiscus

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Grass/Grass-like
Life cycle:Biennial
Sun Requirements:Full Sun
Water Preferences:Wet
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 9a
Leaves:Unusual foliage color: ogaru lgn e puodnytoefd ofbaskcirit e am hs
Evergreen
Flowers:Showy
Flower Color:Multi-Color: bugrnuyd
Flower Time:Fall
Wildlife Attractant:Birds
Hummingbirds
Propagation: Other methods:Cuttings: Cane
Stolons and runners
Pollinators:Cleistogamous
Containers:Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous:Monoecious: 9.naOPCP2F: 821C P
Conservation status:Near Threatened (NT)

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