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Malvaceae
Hardy Hibiscus, Rose Mallow, Swamp Mallow 'Kilimanjaro Red'
Hibiscusmoscheutos
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Family
Malvaceae
(mal-VAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Hibiscus
(hi-BIS-kus)
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Species
moscheutos
(mos-KEW-tos)
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Synonym
Height
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Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
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Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Time
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Foliage
Red
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Seed Collecting
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Patent Information
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Foliage Color
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Bloom Characteristics
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Water Requirements
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Where to Grow
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