Tropical Hibiscus | |
Hibiscus |
Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 4a |
Leaves: | Good fall color |
Flowers: | Blooms on old wood |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer |
Uses: | Groundcover Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Other Beneficial Insects |
Propagation: Other methods: | Layering Stolons and runners Other |
Pollinators: | Bumblebees |
Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets |
Conservation status: | Vulnerable (VU) |
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