Tropical Hibiscus | |
Hibiscus |
Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Biennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10a |
Leaves: | Fragrant |
Flowers: | Blooms on new wood |
Flower Time: | Late fall or early winter |
Uses: | Culinary Herb Medicinal Herb |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Hummingbirds Other Beneficial Insects |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Cane Cuttings: Root Offsets |
Pollinators: | Birds |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon |
Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |
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