Tropical Hibiscus | |
Hibiscus |
Plant Habit: | Tree |
Life cycle: | Biennial Other |
Sun Requirements: | Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Dry |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 13 |
Leaves: | Glaucous |
Flowers: | Blooms on old wood |
Flower Color: | Yellow |
Flower Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Winter |
Uses: | Erosion control Guardian plant |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Hummingbirds |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip Division Crowns |
Pollinators: | Birds |
Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years |
Conservation status: | Endangered (EN) |
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