Common names:
Rosa del Rio
Hibiscus

Botanical names:
Hibiscus uuti. ptsu rsairbatssstsAccepted
Hibiscus ciasslitunpSynonym

General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle:Perennial
Sun Requirements:Full Shade
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 2 -45.6 °C (-50 °F) to -42.8 °C (-45°F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 6b
Leaves:Deciduous
Flowers:Malodorous
Flower Color:White
Wildlife Attractant:Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Other Beneficial Insects
Propagation: Other methods:Cuttings: Tip
Layering
Crowns
Containers:Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Conservation status:Critically Endangered (CR)

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