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Hibiscussabdariffa

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Hibiscus sabdariffa by catherinejat
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Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)
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Species
sabdariffa (sab-duh-RIF-fuh)
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Synonym
Height

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Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Sun Exposure
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)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Bloom Time

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Foliage
Bright Yellow
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Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Foliage Color
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Vista, California(9 reports)

Fort Myers, Florida

Thonotosassa, Florida

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