Tropical Hibiscus | |
Hibiscus |
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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