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Family: Malvaceae
(mal-VAY-see-ee) Genus: Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus) Species: calyphyllus (kal-ee-FIL-us) Synonym:Hibiscus calycinus
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Height 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)Spacing 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)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) Sun Exposure Sun to Partial ShadeBloom Color Pale YellowGreen Bloom Time Late Spring/Early SummerMid Summer Late Summer/Early Fall Mid Fall Blooms repeatedly Foliage HerbaceousSmooth |
Other details UnknownPropagation Methods From herbaceous stem cuttingsFrom seed; direct sow after last frost Seed Collecting Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seedsSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) Patent Information Non-patentedFoliage Color UnknownBloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsWater Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterWhere to Grow Can be grown as an annual |