| Tropical Hibiscus | |
| Hibiscus |
| Plant Habit: | Fern |
| Life cycle: | Biennial Other |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Dry |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4b -31.7 °C (-25 °F) to -28.9 °C (-20 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 6a |
| Leaves: | Needled |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Time: | Summer |
| Uses: | Vegetable Good as a cover crop |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds Other Beneficial Insects |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip Cuttings: Cane Bulbs |
| Pollinators: | Wasps |
| Containers: | Prefers to be under-potted |
| Conservation status: | Vulnerable (VU) |
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