The Tropical Hibiscus database: Tropical Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Kirk's Purple')

Common names:

(0)	Tropical Hibiscus

Botanical names:

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

Accepted

General Plant Information

Plant Habit:	Shrub
Life cycle:	Perennial
Sun Requirements:	Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness:	Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Leaves:	Evergreen
Flowers:	Showy
Flower Time:	Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall
Uses:	Windbreak or Hedge Cut Flower Attracts Bees Attracts Butterflies Attracts Hummingbirds Suitable as Annual Suitable as a houseplant
Propagation: Seeds:	Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods:	Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip
Containers:	Suitable in 3 gallon or larger