Scientific Name Hibiscus coccineus Common Name Red hibiscus

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Characteristics Season mid to late summer Height 6 to 8 feet Hardiness USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9 Flower Color deep red Soil moist soils, tolerates poor drainage Exposure full sun Propagation division, seed North Carolina Regions Mountains, Piedmont, Coastal Plain Comments Flowers of red hibiscus are very large and striking, up to 6 inches wide. The the large, bold leaves add to the striking effect. It can be used in wet areas, such as beside ponds or in boggy areas. Origin Eastern USA

Prepared by: orginally by Alice B. Russell, retired Extension Specialist, NC State University
                     maintained and expanded by Erv Evans, Consumer Horticulturist, NC State University

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