| Tropical Hibiscus | |
| Hibiscus |
| Plant Habit: | Fern |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8a |
| Leaves: | Semi-evergreen |
| Flowers: | Blooms on old wood |
| Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring |
| Uses: | Guardian plant Water gardens |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds Other Beneficial Insects |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division Offsets |
| Pollinators: | Bumblebees |
| Containers: | Not suitable for containers |
| Conservation status: | Vulnerable (VU) |
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