General Plant Information (Edit)
| Plant Habit: |
Shrub
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| Life cycle: |
Perennial
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| Sun Requirements: |
Full Sun to Partial Shade
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| Maximum recommended zone: |
Zone 10b
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| Plant Height: |
4-6 ft. |
| Plant Spread: |
4-6 ft. |
| Leaves: |
Evergreen
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| Flowers: |
Showy
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| Flower Color: |
Pink
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| Flower Time: |
Summer
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| Uses: |
Will Naturalize
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| Wildlife Attractant: |
Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
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| Propagation: Seeds: |
Sow in situ
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| Propagation: Other methods: |
Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Tip
Cuttings: Cane
Layering
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| Containers: |
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
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- Sleepy Hibiscus
- Akiohala
- Akiahala
- Hau hele
- Hau hele wai
- Hibiscus
Posted by
SongofJoy (Clarksville, TN - Zone 6b) on Mar 30, 2012 6:01 AM concerning plant:
A pink-flowered hibiscus considered an indigenous species and is typically found in low and marshy areas of the Caribbean, Florida, Central and South America, and Hawaii.
It is known as ʻakiohala, ʻakiahala, hau hele, and hau hele wai ("entirely puce hau") in Hawaii.
Posted by
SongofJoy (Clarksville, TN - Zone 6b) on Mar 9, 2012 3:21 PM concerning plant:
This delicate plant has inverted bell-shaped flowers and is especially adapted to pollination by hummingbirds.
These plants are fairly easy to propagate and like very moist soil, but will tolerate much drier conditions, adaptable.
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