Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
Plant Height: | 4-6 feet |
Plant Spread: | 2-3 feet |
Leaves: | Deciduous |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Propagation: Seeds: | Suitable for wintersowing Sow in situ Start indoors |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip Cuttings: Cane Division |
Pollinators: | Various insects |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP#16155 |
Awards and Recognitions: | Other: 2014 Louisiana Super Plant |
Chillybean | On September 5, 2015 | Miscellaneous Event Put in ground, replacing an alien honeysuckle; cleaned up dead leaves. |
Chillybean | On September 1, 2015 | Obtained plant Bought from local nursery; no chemicals were used on it. |
MunchkinsMom | On October 10, 2015 | Obtained plant UCD Plant Sale 4" pot, about 12" tall |
honeyx4 | From April 7, 2020 to April 10, 2020 | Plant emerged I wasn't sure if this was going to come back. All my other hibiscus are thriving. I bought this because of the leaf color I haven't had it bloom yet. |
honeyx4 | On August 18, 2019 | Maintenance performed I purchased this plant from a local merchant in the orphan plant section. After about 2 wks I noticed it has new leaf buds indicating it is trying to establish itself in its new home. |
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