Common names:
Tropical Hibiscus
Hibiscus

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Fern
Life cycle: Annual
Biennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Dry
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 12
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Malodorous
Flower Time: Fall
Uses: Water gardens
Useful for timber production
Wildlife Attractant: Hummingbirds
Other Beneficial Insects
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Cane
Stolons and runners
Offsets
Pollinators: Birds
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Conservation status: Near Threatened (NT)

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