Common names:
Tropical Hibiscus
Hibiscus

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Other
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Wet
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 13 +15.6 °C (60 °F) to +21.1 °C (70 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Leaves: Glaucous
Flowers: Malodorous
Flower Time: Other
Uses: Provides winter interest
Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Birds
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Root
Stolons and runners
Other
Pollinators: Bumblebees
Containers: Prefers to be under-potted
Conservation status: Near Threatened (NT)

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