Kenaf, Brown Indian Hemp
Hibiscuscannabinus 'SF-459'

Family: Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus: Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)
Species: cannabinus (kan-na-BIN-us)
Cultivar: SF-459
Additional cultivar information: (aka SF459)
Hybridized by Rio Farms Inc 1994

Height

Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Hardiness
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Sun Exposure
Not Applicable

Bloom Color
Full Sun

Bloom Time
N/A

Foliage
Pale Yellow

Other details
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter

Propagation Methods
Herbaceous

Seed Collecting

Soil pH requirements
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Patent Information

Foliage Color
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow