Species Malvaviscus arboreus | Known

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Names

Common Names: Fire Dart Bush, Sleeping Hibiscus, Turk's Cap

Growth

Height: 6-20 inches
Spread: 24 to 72 inches
Growth Rate: Fast

Appearance

Bloom Color: Red, pink, orange, white
Foliage Color: Green and white
Fall Foliage Color: Green

Environment

Hardiness Zones: Zones 7-11
Sunlight Requirements: Ideal sunlight: Full sun (preferred), with tolerance for partial shade and filtered light.
Soil Type: Well-drained, moist loamy soil
Soil Drainage: Well-drained soil that retains some moisture without becoming waterlogged
Soil pH: Neutral to basic

Lifecycle

Lifecycle: Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle: Deciduous
Seasons of Interest: Fall and Winter
Bloom Time: Summer to Fall

Reproduction

Propagation Methods: Division

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife: Attracts bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, and birds

References

Taxonomy

Taxonomic Rank: Species
Author: Dill. ex Cav.
Publication: Diss. 3, Tertia Diss. Bot. 131 (t. 48, f. 1). 1787 [Feb 1787]

Superior Taxa

Kingdom: Plantae
Subkingdom: Pteridobiotina
Phylum: Angiosperms
Order: Malvales
Family: Malvaceae
Genus: Malvaviscus

Inferior Taxa

Malvaviscus arboreus var. arboreus Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii

Synonyms

Malvaviscus pentacarpus Malvaviscus coccineus Malvaviscus malvaviscus Achania coccinea Achania malvaviscus Hibiscus malvaviscus

References

Taxonomic data from World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024