Common names:
Chinese Lanterns
Japanese Lanterns
Japanese Lantern
Fringed Rosemallow
Waltzing Ladies
Hibiscus

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle:Annual
Perennial
Sun Requirements:Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 6b
Leaves:Unusual foliage color
Flowers:Malodorous
Flower Time:Spring: o ndnla.euaoaC m lrysr.b oenoaS
Wildlife Attractant:Birds
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Propagation: Other methods:Cuttings: Leaf
Cuttings: Root
Stolons and runners
Containers:Needs excellent drainage in pots
Conservation status:Critically Endangered (CR)

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Comments:
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Japanese Lantern (Hibiscus schizopetalus) UCD conservatory. by HamiltonSquare Mar 16, 2015 8:51 PM 0
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