| Tropical Hibiscus | |
| Hibiscus |
| Plant Habit: | Fern |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 5b |
| Leaves: | Needled |
| Flowers: | Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | Brown |
| Flower Size: | 3"-4" |
| Flower Time: | Summer |
| Uses: | Salad greens Cut Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Other Beneficial Insects |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Layering Stolons and runners Corms |
| Pollinators: | Wasps |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
| Conservation status: | Extinct in the Wild (EW) |
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