Tropical Hibiscus | |
Hibiscus |
Plant Habit: | Fern |
Life cycle: | Perennial Other |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8a |
Leaves: | Spring ephemeral |
Flowers: | Blooms on old wood |
Flower Time: | Spring |
Uses: | Shade Tree Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Hummingbirds |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Root Layering Crowns |
Pollinators: | Various insects |
Containers: | Not suitable for containers |
Conservation status: | Extinct (EX) |
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