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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Plant Height: 36-48 inches
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Other: creamy white with an amethyst throat
Bloom Size: 3"-4"
Flower Time: Summer
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Propagation: Seeds: Self fertile
Start indoors
Can handle transplanting
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Tip
Cuttings: Cane
Pollinators: Various insects
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger

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Common names
  • Hibiscus

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Date: 2012-07-19

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Date: 2012-07-21
Location: Jefferson County, Texas
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Location: My zone 3a garden
Date: 2012-07-19
Location: My zone 3a garden
Date: 2012-07-19
Location: My zone 3a garden
Date: 2012-07-21
Location: Jefferson County, Texas
Date: June 1, 2016
Location: all photos from my garden
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Location: Jefferson County, Texas
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Date: 2012-07-19
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Date: 2012-07-19

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