Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Plant Height: | 3 to 4 feet |
Plant Spread: | 3 to 4 feet |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Deciduous Other: Dark green with tints of maroon-burgundy |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Red |
Bloom Size: | 6"-12" |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Pollution Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip Cuttings: Cane |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP#21392 |
Parentage: | Hibiscus moscheutos x Hibiscus coccineus |
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