Common names:
Tropical Hibiscus
Hibiscus

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Tree
Life cycle: Biennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Dry
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 2 -45.6 °C (-50 °F) to -42.8 °C (-45°F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 3
Leaves: Malodorous
Flowers: Malodorous
Flower Time: Late fall or early winter
Uses: Guardian plant
Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Other Beneficial Insects
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Bulbs
Corms
Pollinators: Water
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Conservation status: Critically Endangered (CR)

Cajun "Starburst"

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