Red-Leaf Hibiscus (Hibiscus acetosella)

Byadmin
0.000
hibiscus
Featured
Sun Requirements
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Uses
Medicinal Herb
Wildlife Attractant
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Containers
Needs excellent drainage in pots, Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years, Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Flower Color
Red
Flower Time
Fall, Late summer or early fall
Flowers
Fragrant, Other: The flowers make a lightly sedative tea. A lot of people are allergic or have a bad reaction. can be over seeped easily, Showy
Leaves
Unusual foliage color
Life cycle
Perennial
Minimum cold hardiness
Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Plant Habit
Shrub
Plant Height
6--8 feet
Plant Spread
4-6 feet
Propagation: Other methods
Cuttings: Cane, Cuttings: Stem, Cuttings: Tip
Detailed Information

The Red-Leaf Hibiscus (Hibiscus acetosella) is **native to Tropical West Africa**.

Suitable in 3 gallon or larger, Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years, Needs excellent drainage in pots