Hibiscus Species, Wild Hibiscus, Pink Mallow, Forest Pink Hibiscus
Hibiscuspedunculatus

Family: Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus: Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)
Species: pedunculatus (ped-un-kew-LAH-tus)

Height

Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

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

Foliage
Rose/Mauve
Lavender

Other details
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Propagation Methods
Deciduous
Succulent

Seed Collecting

Soil pH requirements
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked

Patent Information

Foliage Color
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow