Tropical Hibiscus | |
Hibiscus |
Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 12 |
Leaves: | Broadleaf |
Flowers: | Fragrant |
Flower Color: | Yellow |
Flower Size: | Over 12" |
Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring |
Uses: | Cooked greens Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Offsets |
Pollinators: | Beetles |
Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets |
Conservation status: | Extinct in the Wild (EW) |
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