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Hibiscus Species, Brackenridge's Rosemallow, Ma'o hau hele, Native Yellow Hibiscus

Hibiscusbrackenridgei

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Family

Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)

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Species

brackenridgei (brak-en-RIDJ-ee)

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Synonym

Hibiscus brackenridgei subsp. brackenridgei

Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Hardiness

24-36 in. (60-90 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

Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage

Bright Yellow

Other Details

Other details

Blooms all year

Blooms repeatedly

Propagation Methods

Evergreen

Textured

Seed Collecting

Soil pH requirements

From woody stem cuttings

Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds

Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

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

Seal Beach, California

Kissimmee, Florida

Kurtistown, Hawaii

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Brandon, MS (Zone 8a) | October 2004 | neutral

This is a native, endangered plant of Hawaii, where it is also the state plant. It can be grown as an annual as it flowers early from se...Read More

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Hibiscus Species, Brackenridge's Rosemallow, Ma'o hau hele, Native Yellow Hibiscus

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