Tropical Hibiscus | |
Hibiscus |
Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
Life cycle: | Biennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Leaves: | Fragrant |
Flowers: | Nocturnal |
Flower Time: | Winter |
Uses: | Water gardens Good as a cover crop |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip Cuttings: Cane Crowns |
Pollinators: | Moths and Butterflies |
Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets |
Conservation status: | Extinct in the Wild (EW) |
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