Common names:
Tropical Hibiscus
Hibiscus

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Annual
Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 5a
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Time: Other
Uses: Dye production
Salad greens
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Hummingbirds
Other Beneficial Insects
Propagation: Other methods: Offsets
Corms
Other
Pollinators: Bees
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Conservation status: Least Concern (LC)

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Beautiful Hibiscus by Leda Feb 14, 2014 10:49 PM 0

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