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Tropical Hibiscus 'Mood Indigo'

Hibiscusrosa-sinensis

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Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)
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Species
rosa-sinensis (RO-sa-sy-NEN-sis)
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Height

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Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Sun Exposure
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)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Bloom Time

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Foliage
Medium Blue
Blue-Violet
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Blooms all year
Propagation Methods
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Succulent
Seed Collecting

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Soil pH requirements
From softwood cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
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Foliage Color
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

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