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Abelmoschusesculentus

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Family

Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Abelmoschus (a-bel-MOS-kus)

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Species

esculentus (es-kew-LEN-tus)

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Synonym

Hibiscus esculentus

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Light Shade

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

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)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Cream/Tan

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive

neutral

negative

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