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Hibiscus

Hibiscushirtus

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Family

Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)

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Species

hirtus (HER-tus)

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Height

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Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Sun Exposure

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Bloom Color

Full Sun

Bloom Time

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Foliage

Red

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Hilo, Hawaii

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Dinu

(Zone 10a) | May 2003 | positive

Seeds are cottony. Each flower's pod produces about 12-15 of these seeds which have the ability to 'reseed' itself. Easy to grow.

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