Common names:
Tropical Hibiscus
Hibiscus

Also sold as:
  • Tropic Escape® Bonaire Wind

General Plant Information (Edit)
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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