Musk Mallow, Musk Okra, Ornamental Okra, Ambrette, Annual Hibiscus 'Mischief'

Abelmoschusmoschatus

Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus
Abelmoschus (a-bel-MOS-kus)
Species
moschatus (MOSS-kuh-tus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Pink
Red-Orange
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Barbourville, Kentucky

North Augusta, South Carolina

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Apopka, FL (Zone 10a) | May 2011 | positive

Annual hibiscus similar to Okra but shorter and compact. Allow seed pods to dry and harvest seeds. Small plants transplant easily. Can ...Read More

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