| Tropical Hibiscus | |
| Hibiscus |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Dry |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 6a |
| Leaves: | Deciduous |
| Flowers: | Blooms on new wood |
| Flower Color: | Purple |
| Flower Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Spring |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Erosion control |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Hummingbirds Other Beneficial Insects |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Root Division Offsets |
| Pollinators: | Moths and Butterflies |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Conservation status: | Extinct (EX) |
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