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Family: Malvaceae
(mal-VAY-see-ee) Genus: Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus) Species: lasiocarpus (las-ee-oh-KAR-pus) Synonym:Hibiscus californicus Synonym:Hibiscus moscheutos subsp. lasiocarpos Synonym:Hibiscus lasiocarpos
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Height 36-48 in. (90-120 cm)4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m) 6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m) Spacing 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)Hardiness 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) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) Sun Exposure Full SunBloom Color Rose/MauveMagenta (pink-purple) White/Near White Bloom Time Late Spring/Early SummerMid Summer Late Summer/Early Fall Foliage HerbaceousSucculent |
Other details UnknownPropagation Methods By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)From herbaceous stem cuttings From softwood cuttings From seed; sow indoors before last frost Scarify seed before sowing By simple layering Seed Collecting Bag seedheads to capture ripening seedAllow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds Soil pH requirements 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) Patent Information Non-patentedFoliage Color UnknownBloom Characteristics Flowers are good for cuttingThis plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Water Requirements Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between wateringsVery high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens Where to Grow Can be grown as an annual |