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Ornamental Okra 'Kakuhou'

Abelmoschusesculentus

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Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Abelmoschus (a-bel-MOS-kus)
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Species
esculentus (es-kew-LEN-tus)
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Synonym
Hibiscus esculentus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

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Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness

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Danger

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Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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