| Tropical Hibiscus | |
| Hibiscus |
| Plant Habit: | Vine |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 2 -45.6 °C (-50 °F) to -42.8 °C (-45°F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 13 |
| Leaves: | Good fall color |
| Flowers: | Malodorous |
| Flower Time: | Other |
| Uses: | Good as a cover crop Useful for timber production |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Cane Corms Crowns |
| Pollinators: | Wind |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Conservation status: | Extinct (EX) |
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