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Hibiscus columnaris

 
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Family: Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus) (Info)
Species: columnaris (kol-LUM-nair-iss) (Info)

Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness:
Unknown - Tell us

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow

Bloom Time:
Blooms all year
Blooms repeatedly

Foliage:
Velvet/Fuzzy-Textured
Mottled

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
This plant may be considered a protected species; check before digging or gathering seeds
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From woody stem cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
By air layering

Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible

By vossner
Thumbnail #1 of Hibiscus columnaris by vossner

Profile:

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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral timrann On May 8, 2007, timrann from Other
(Mauritius) wrote:

H.Columnaris is endemics to the mascareigne islands. Rare, spotted in some reserves in Mauritius and in Reunion island also it's a protected species where it is called "Mahot Rempart" . The flowers are completely yellow with a thick and long pistil and leaves are roundish - shape and rather fuzzy (slighlty sandpapery).

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Richmond, Texas



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