Common names:
Tropical Hibiscus
Hibiscus

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Vine
Life cycle:Annual
Other
Sun Requirements:Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences:Dry Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 2 -45.6 °C (-50 °F) to -42.8 °C (-45°F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 5b
Leaves:Semi-evergreen
Flowers:Other
Flower Time:Spring
Uses:Medicinal Herb
Useful for timber production
Wildlife Attractant:Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Other Beneficial Insects
Propagation: Other methods:Cuttings: Stem
Other
Pollinators:Birds
Containers:Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
Conservation status:Endangered (EN)

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