Tropical Hibiscus | |
Hibiscus |
Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Biennial Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | In Water |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 13 |
Leaves: | Semi-evergreen |
Flowers: | Blooms on old wood |
Flower Time: | Fall |
Uses: | Dye production Salad greens |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Hummingbirds Other Beneficial Insects |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Leaf Corms Crowns |
Pollinators: | Flies |
Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets |
Conservation status: | Extinct in the Wild (EW) |
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