| Tropical Hibiscus | |
| Hibiscus |
| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Annual Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 13 |
| Leaves: | Semi-evergreen |
| Flowers: | Other |
| Flower Time: | Summer |
| Uses: | Cooked greens |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Hummingbirds |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Cane Cuttings: Root Offsets |
| Pollinators: | Hoverflies |
| Containers: | Prefers to be under-potted |
| Conservation status: | Extinct (EX) |
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