Family: Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus) (Info)
Species: sabdariffa var. rubra
 One vendor has this plant for sale.
5 members have or want this plant for trade. Height:
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Spacing:
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Bloom Color:
Magenta (Pink-Purple)
Bloom Time:
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Burgundy
Other details:
May be a noxious weed or invasive
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Propagation Methods:
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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