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Hibiscussabdariffa

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

Synonym:Furcaria sabdariffa

Synonym:Hibiscus cruentus

Synonym:Hibiscus fraternus

Synonym:Hibiscus palmatilobus

Synonym:Sabdariffa rubra

Height

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

Foliage
Pale Pink
Pink
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
White/Near White

Other details
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter

Propagation Methods
Herbaceous

Seed Collecting

Soil pH requirements
From woody stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Patent Information

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

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow