Common names:
Tropical Hibiscus
Hibiscus

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Fern
Life cycle:Biennial
Other
Sun Requirements:Partial or Dappled Shade
Full Shade
Water Preferences:Dry
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 5a
Leaves:Semi-evergreen
Flowers:Blooms on new wood
Flower Time:Late summer or early fall
Uses:Groundcover
Dried Flower
Wildlife Attractant:Bees
Butterflies
Propagation: Other methods:Cuttings: Root
Division
Corms
Pollinators:Hoverflies
Containers:Suitable for hanging baskets
Conservation status:Critically Endangered (CR)

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