Hibiscus, African Rose Mallow, False Roselle, Red-Leaf Hibiscus
Hibiscusacetosella 'Haight Ashbury'

Family: Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus: Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)
Species: acetosella (a-kee-TOE-sell-uh)
Cultivar: Haight Ashbury

Height

Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness
18-24 in. (45-60 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
Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Time

Foliage
Maroon/Burgundy

Other details
Late Summer/Early Fall

Propagation Methods
Grown for foliage
This plant is resistant to deer

Seed Collecting

Soil pH requirements
From woody stem cuttings

Patent Information

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow