Hibiscus Species, Swamp Hibiscus, North Cape Hibiscus
Hibiscusdiversifolius

Family: Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus: Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)
Species: diversifolius (dy-ver-sih-FOH-lee-us)

Synonym:Furcaria diversifolia

Synonym:Hibiscus paludosus

Synonym:Hibiscus persicifolius

Synonym:Hibiscus scaber

Height

Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
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)

Bloom Color
Full Sun

Bloom Time

Foliage
Pale Yellow
Maroon/Burgundy

Other details
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Propagation Methods
Deciduous

Seed Collecting

Soil pH requirements

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